Okay, so I’ve been seeing these gothic lingerie dresses all over my feed, and I just had to try making one myself. I’m no pro sewer, mind you, but I figured, how hard could it be? Famous last words, right?
Getting Started
First things first, I needed a pattern. I spent hours browsing online, but nothing quite fit the vision I had in my head. So, I decided to take a basic slip dress pattern I had lying around and, uh, “modify” it. I also ordered some black lace fabric and some stretchy satin-like material for the base. The plan was solid (in my mind, at least!).
The Sewing Struggle
Cutting the fabric was the first hurdle. That lace was slippery! It kept shifting around, and I’m pretty sure I messed up a few pieces. I tried pinning everything like crazy, but still… not my best work. Let’s just say there was a lot of “creative adjusting” involved later on.
Sewing the satin wasn’t too bad. I used all purpose thread. My sewing machine, bless its heart, is ancient, but it chugged along. The lace, though… that was another story. My machine hated it. The thread kept bunching up, the needle kept getting stuck. There was definitely some yelling involved, maybe a few tears. I even had to hand-sew some parts, which is NOT my strong suit.
Adding the Details
I wanted to add some extra details to make it more, you know, gothic. I found some little ribbon roses and tiny skull charms online. I painstakingly hand-sewed those onto the bust area and along the hem. It took forever, and my fingers were definitely feeling it, but I think it added a nice touch.
The Big Reveal
The final fitting was… interesting. Let’s just say it wasn’t exactly a perfect fit. The lace was a bit wonky in places, and the straps were a little too long. I had to do some quick alterations, taking in the sides a bit and shortening the straps. It’s definitely not something I’d wear to a fancy event, but for a DIY project? I’m actually pretty proud of it!
The Finishing Touches
- I ended up adding a little bit of elastic to the back to help with the fit.
- I also added a small slit up one side, because why not?
It’s definitely not perfect, but it’s mine. And hey, I learned a lot in the process! Maybe next time I’ll stick to something simpler… or maybe not. Where’s the fun in that?
