How a wedding dress is made by Caroline Arthur
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- čas přidán 19. 12. 2014
- A short film showing the process of making a bridal gown from sketching the design, through selecting materials, making the pattern, cutting the silk and lace, sewing it all together and adding the final details. Set in the beautiful oak framed studio of Couture Designer Dressmaker Caroline Arthur, in Surrey, where she also sees Brides-to-be for their fittings, and creates their individual gowns. The film reflects the calm, natural atmosphere of the studio, and Caroline's professional but relaxed approach. www.carolinearthur.com
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Thank you, lovely people for viewing my little film here nearly 1/4 million times. And for all your positive comments - they really mean a lot to me and so great to see many of you dabble in stitching or improving your skills if you can already sew and pattern cut. Here's an inspiring recent blog about one of our real brides: www.carolinearthur.com/sarah-and-jim . Happy stitching xx
Absolutely stunning! such a work of art!
This is so beautiful and calming to watch.
I'm so glad I'm not the only one who cuts fabric on the floor haha. Beautiful work, so inspiring ❤
Have to admit I do use a cutting table for my real bride's gowns, but for the film, I wanted to show how I started, and the fact you don't need fancy kit to make something beautiful :) Thanks for your lovely comment xx
+Caroline Arthur LOVE that comment. You're inspiring.
Mila Cruz girl your not alone.
it must painstaking working on the floor. I usually get back pain after cutting on the floor but.no choice for now
She looks so in her element and doing what she loves!
Thanks Emily...you're not wrong. And do you know what, even after nearly 20 years of doing this, it never gets boring. Every bride is different, every dress, every body, every fabric. I can recommend it as a profession! Thanks for your comment, have a good day x
So inspiring, so creative, so beautiful! Thank you for this❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for your lovely words, Ree x
Wow! Simply gorgeous. You're so talented. ❤❤
Soothing and perfect
Stunning!!
Thanks Angela xx
so talented
Absolutely beautiful
Great job!
Lovely!
Love all your work ......you're a top notch designer and can sew amazingly well. Congrats.
Hi Michele thanks so much - it's the best job in the world...never gets dull and always keeps you on your creative toes! There's always so much more to learn I find- next on my list is learning to make bias cut gowns really well. What sort of sewing do you do? x
Caroline Arthur I am dabbling in wedding gowns myself since school and I love watching this video over and over it inspires me. I love working with materials and the feel of them. Its amazing. I am so happy you wrote back. Take care and God Bless.
This makes me appreciate the price of a wedding gown. I've been shopping for my wedding in 2019 and it's been a reality check to say the least. You're a craftsman.
Thanks for your kind words, Skye, what a lovely comment! Are you thinking about having your gown made? If so, do get in touch, we'd love to hear your ideas and see if we can help. info@carolinearthur.com We have boutiques in London and Surrey xx
Caroline Arthur
I did check out your website immediately following this video. Unfortunately, I live in the United States and it wouldn't even be possible to work with you. A shame, as you are very talented and clearly passionate about what you do!
Skye I live in USA 1938 design on insta... Dm me.
Es realmente hermoso, hermoso....❤
Sooo Beautiful 💐
Wow.. Clever Lady...!
Nice work. It takes a lot of patience and energy. I've been there and have done that. But the end result is rewarding
Thank you. Yes, but you're right - very rewarding! x
Beautiful
this is the best video eva
Thanks Mabona
I'm very inspired
Brutal 💓
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Very good I like it
She done it efortless.. I just learned to sew and after sewing, i look like i just come back from war.
Anisasani Tamimi I really wish to enroll for school of this but am poor to afford this
never give up! theres so much to learn in the internet, you can possibly find a different way to achieve your dream going into a fashion school by always learning from now on!
+Ste Kiprotich Take classes on CZcams. start watching sewing basics, then sewing gowns. if your ever suck, send me a msg. You can do it!
Anisasani Tamimi
So very brave to even try.
They say practice makes perfect.
Lots of books on the subject
Lots of videos available.
Think the secret is to start with
something simple , always tack
the pieces in place before you sew.
I'm sure you will surprise yourself 🌸
Amazing
Privet is Osetii Alanii ! Bravo! Osetinski Alanski 🔥Art ☀️Xur
Thank you! x
Bravo🤜🤛
thanks Monny! Hope you're well and have a good day :)
The music please!!!
Whats the name of the pen in the beginning!!??? *.*
Me gustó mucho
i love it
Thank you Sosina - are you a dressmaker too?
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This is so wonderful to watch!
In college we have not learned how to make a pattern from draping on the stand yet, we make our patterns on pattern paper, make our toilles from calico and fit it to the stand, re-adjust our patterns equally and make another toille.. and then our finished garment.
It seems so much longer than what you've done, can you explain to me how you drape on the stand and then use the calico for patterns? Do mark in the add seam allowance before taking it off the stand or on the main fabric?
Thank you!
Christian Iannelli Thanks Christian - so pleased to hear you're working on this kind of thing and I think there is a HUGE amount of value in doing it the way you describe, even though at the time it feels very repetitive. I was taught to make patterns this way at the London College of Fashion, and found it suited my way of working. If you google search " pattern making by draping", you'll find loads of short films showing how to do it, although I suspect from the enthusiasm of your tone, you may be the sort of person who just works it out for themselves!! I use the draping process to help me create the shape of the garment and the fit all at the same time, and find it easiest to add the seam allowances once I've taken the toile off the stand, so it is 100% accurate. In practise though, everything needs a tweak once it's stitched, so on the stand, I concentrate more on making sure the symmetry, shape and fit is as good as poss. The film I made wasn't long enough to really clearly show the method, but I intended it to be more an interesting and hopefully beautiful thing to watch, rather than being instructional. What are you working on at the moment? C x
Caroline Arthur Thank you Caroline for you're reply! Its so nice to see how you work in this short film, its quite motivational! I suspected adding the S/A off the stand was more practical. Thank you for the great tips! Please do make more videos! They are wonderful and interesting.
I'm currently studying fashion in Griffith College, Dublin. Since it is now summer, I do not have anything to work on, but I want to keep learning and have a more familiar handle on draping for when I return. I mean why not, I have all of summer to learn something!
This year we had a skirt and a dress to create and next year we will have a 3 outfit, mini collection to create, so time management and being able to create my designs more accurate, quicker is something I hope to achieve!
Christian Iannelli check out Daniela tabois on here. she has a really good tutorial on draping on stand. I'm just learning and was able to get the concept. she explains everything really well too. and Ms. Arthur, you're design is stunning :-)
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Thank you Nawelhabiba x
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PLEASE VOTE IF YOU LIKE THIS FILM... it has been entered in filmfest, a competition by musicbed who provided the music. I'd love it if you could please vote and share for me - thank you, just click on this link x: filmfest.musicbed.com/submissions/caroline-arthur-how-a-wedding-dress-is-made/946
Lively!!
Sorry...lovely!!!!
It's a crime to make that look so easy lol
hello Caroline very beautiful video I don't know if you saw it or if you intended to at time 1.33 you can see the sewing machine electric foot pedal being used very beautiful video shot thank you very much for showing it and have a beautiful day.
Hi Frank, I'm so pleased you saw it! Thank you for watching and have a lovely day.
This was a great video! Do you know of any good courses in the uk where I could learn how to dress make as shown in this video?
Hi, thank you for watching - glad you liked it! - try the London College of Fashion - best of luck! x
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The dress looks fabulous.It really is a job in designing wedding dresses.You have great talent.You keep up the good work.I wish you could do my dress one day im in Arkansas.Where are you?
She’s in the UK. I’m in Missouri if you need a closer designer. Xo
I have family in Arkansas
Hi Pamela, sorry for slow reply! Thank you @Askthebossmom, yes I'm in the UK. Thank you for your kind words - I hope to make some more films this year! x
I love your videos.😀😍 What type of stitch is that call when making the finishings?
Thank you Castelan, I'm sorry I haven't made more... I will do more this year!! I usually do my finishing by hand x
waaaw cute girl God's is blessed your Lord God's is good job girl
hello let me ask did you want to film the sewing machine electric foot pedal into the video or was it Done by accident?and would you consider doing again in a future video?
nice
I want a dress just like kate middleton could you make it for me 🥺
I'd love to make you a dress, Monica! Can you email me so we can chat about your ideas? info@carolinearthur.com
caroline can u send some of ur video
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what is the fabric of this gown?
Hi Ravi, it is silk dupion with a corded lace overlayer
Hi, wonderful and inspiring video, I really like it and would like to get a beautiful gown stitched from you. will you take orders from India?
Hi Caron, thank you for your lovely message - I make bespoke dresses, so need to see you for fittings. Do you come to the UK sometimes? Please email me info@carolinearthur.com and let me know when your wedding is - I'd love to help! Have a good day, warmest regards, Caroline
I wish you had time to show us in detail how you make a gown.
Hi Rebecca, thank you for your comment - I nearly made the film as a tutorial, but found that there were quite a few instruction videos on youtube . Do email me though if you wanted to chat about a particular project. Are you making a dress at the moment? info@carolinearthur.com
Jacqueline Falls
I would really appreciate if I can get an idea of where to start on making dresses and ultimately a wedding gown. also if anyone in the comment section has ideas I would appreciate the reply.
Thanks for your comment, Shara... my tip would be to go to your local fabric shop, they should have a catalogue of paper patterns for you to choose a wedding dress you like (just as a practise), buy any fabric you can from the remnant pile, and just give it a go! Once you start, I hope you won't stop :) Also, you should be able to find part time sewing classes near to you, but I'm a great fan of "giving it a go" on your own first, to see if it sticks. Good luck - let me know how you get on xx
I agree I just started sewing 2 years ago and now I make custom wedding gowns. I reccomend giving it a go. I started in the remnant pile as well and wow ive come so far. Never went to a university I self taught myself. You can do it !!!!
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How I Made a Little Black Dress from a Skirt!
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Thanks for the link, TRANG - keep up the good work x
Greeting from Nc Mrs.Arthur....do you have any suggestions how to make a column style wedding dress into a mermaid style. my desire is wear my mothers wedding dress....but to make it make on.
+HeavenNosMe Gaither Hi and sorry for slow reply. I would suggest to take the pattern from it and look into adding godets (triangles of fabric to increase the circumference of the hem)...really sorry, bit tricky to explain further without being sat in the room with you and the dress! If you look up "copying a dress pattern" and "insert a godet into a dress" on google, you should find enough info to get started. Lovely idea...best of luck! x
HeavenNosMe Gaither if you can find a fabric in the exact same colour you could make a straight cut mermaid skirt. But that would of cause depend on the style of the dress and the materials
I wish we could collab together Caroline on my sewing channel Michelle Louise I would just be in heaven.
thanks so much Michelle, that would be really fun x
please make me a special copy thing on how to make it
If its me.. this turns into disaster
Beautiful
Thank you Basheer Kassim x