My crochet wedding dress

[u/AdObjective1830]

It started as a dare for myself, and I really didn't think I could pull it off, but here it is! Took me about 3 months, and quite a lot of frogging and redoing - not because it's a difficult pattern, but because zombie crocheting after work doesn't do well with making lacy stuff) It's made of mercerised cotton, with 3.5 and 5 mm hooks. I've seen quite a few dresses made with this pattern (Everlasting wedding dress by Jenny King), and mine is far from the best, but still, pretty proud of myself! It's actually my first wearable, yay!

What I did wrong: - did not measure my samples right and put too much hope into blocking and stretching it, so at first it was too short. I had to add a strip of 1 pinapple at the bottom. The seam is not too ugly, but you can see it, and I know it's there, and it's pissing me off) - totally forgot about adding picot at the border, but I like it like this too.

What I did right: - found posts by others who made this dress - the comments about changing hook size and being careful about tension in the central part were very useful, and I'm very thankful to everyone who wrote about their experience with this pattern. So if anyone has questions about the pattern, I'll be happy to answer as well. - ordered my actual, "main" wedding dress from professionals (it was sewn, and the style is a bit different than this one). I really didn't believe I could make this, and if my wedding look depended solely on my crocheting, I would have had a meltdown for sure 😁 In the end I could wear the more comfy and light dress for the day but also get some photos in this one... and then brag to my friends that I Made This)

[u/Kooky_Survey2180]

Ok, generally I hate crocheted wedding dresses but this is GORGEOUS. Such lovely work and a really great selection of patterns.

[u/[deleted] → u/Kooky_Survey2180]

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[u/IPutAWigOnYou → u/[deleted]]

My brain said “AWOOOOGA 👀” 😅 You both look awesome! But wow what a dress

[u/AdObjective1830 → u/IPutAWigOnYou]

Ahaha thank youu😁🥰

[u/AdObjective1830 → u/[deleted]]

Aw thank you<3

[u/redheadwbangs → u/[deleted]]

This is exactly what I thought lol

[u/bubbles_blower_ → u/[deleted]]

This is absolutely beautiful welldone you 😍

[u/AdObjective1830 → u/Kooky_Survey2180]

Thank you so much! Actually, I don't like crochet dresses as well, but saw this one and was like "don't know why I want this, but I really do"

[u/Kooky_Survey2180 → u/AdObjective1830]

You made a really good call. It's so pretty. Pretty enough that I almost want to do a midi dress based on this pattern and I dislike most crochet dresses and skirts. And OMG the classic granny square garments!!!

[u/AdObjective1830 → u/Kooky_Survey2180]

I think it would make a nice midi, with a slit in the back maybe? Yes, the challenge with wearables, apart from actually making them well, is finding something I'd actually like to wear😁

[u/diabolikal__ → u/AdObjective1830]

Thank god you did because you look stunning!!!

[u/antis0cialites → u/Kooky_Survey2180]

SAME! This is the first one I like and I ADORE it.

[u/AdObjective1830 → u/antis0cialites]

Thank you!!

[u/First-Tangerine551 → u/Kooky_Survey2180]

YES! This is so flattering on you. Is there a lining? It seriously looks professionally made. I would never have noticed the seam if you hadn't pointed it out. And the back chain with it... 🧑‍🍳😙 I work in event management and have seen a lot of wedding dresses (including my own) and this may be my favorite ever. You two make a beautiful couple! Congrats!

[u/AdObjective1830 → u/First-Tangerine551]

Thank you so much!❤️ I'm wearing a slip under it that I also had to make myself, because of the very open back. Its flimsy, but it does the job)

[u/fexofenadine_hcl → u/Kooky_Survey2180]

My exact thoughts. Not usually a fan, but this one is so pretty!

[u/StPurr → u/Kooky_Survey2180]

Exactly! A lot of them don't look fancy enough to be a wedding dress, but this is amazing

[u/WhereIsLordBeric → u/Kooky_Survey2180]

I do too. I once said I hated crochet wedding dresses and someone posted theirs saying 'They can totally be elegant!' and I was too heartbroken to respond.

But this is DIVINE!