Okay, so I’ve been seeing these “gothic dresses” all over my Pinterest and TikTok, and I just had to try making one myself. I’m not a pro sewer or anything, but I like messing around with fabric and stuff.
Finding the Right Fabric
First things first, I needed fabric. I headed to my local fabric store – you know, the one with all the bolts of fabric piled up? It’s kinda overwhelming, but fun.
I spent like an hour just wandering around, touching everything. I knew I wanted something dark, obviously, but also something with a bit of… drape? Flow? You get it.
- I considered velvet, but it seemed a bit too fancy for my first try.
- I looked at some lace, but it was all kinda scratchy.
- Finally, I found this gorgeous black fabric,I don’t know name.
The “Pattern” (aka Winging It)
Next up, the pattern. Now, I’m not gonna lie, I totally winged this part. I found a simple dress pattern online that I kinda liked the shape of, but I mostly just used it as a very rough guide.
I laid the fabric out on my floor (after clearing away all the cat hair, of course) and started cutting. I measured myself super roughly – bust, waist, hips, you know the drill. I added a bunch of extra inches, just in case. Better too big than too small, right?
Sewing Shenanigans
Then came the sewing. I dusted off my old sewing machine. I managed to sew most of the seams okay, but there were definitely some wonky bits. And I broke like three needles. Oops.
- The sleeves were the hardest part.
- I ended up making them kinda puffy and gathered at the wrists.
The Finishing Touches
Once the basic dress was done, I added some extra details. I found some black lace trim at the fabric store and sewed that around the neckline and hem. I also added a little black ribbon belt to cinch in the waist.
The Final Result!
And… it’s done! It’s definitely not perfect. The seams are a little wonky in places, and it’s probably a bit too big, but I’m actually really happy with it! It’s got that gothic vibe I was going for, and it’s super comfy. I might even wear it out sometime… maybe to a spooky movie night or something.
So, yeah, that’s my gothic dress making adventure. It was a lot of trial and error, but totally worth it. If you’re thinking of trying something similar, I say go for it! Just be prepared for a bit of chaos, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. That’s half the fun!
