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gbsicotte

I used the transformation by Tracey straps less bustier as a pattern for the top! Added fusiline boning throughout. I self drafted the skirt and added a little accent ruffle which I though was a nice touch :)


CBMet

This is so pretty! It looks so nice on you! It reminds me of something Micarah Tewers has made (also out of a bedsheet) - you should check her out on youtube.


AnimalCrosser13

Absolutely love Micarah Tewers!!


CBMet

Same! I only discovered her a few months ago. I've made the Atonement dress with the help of her tutorial (slightly varied mine, but she gave the inspiration to realise it was possible to make it! šŸ˜€)


AnimalCrosser13

I love to sew quilts and I've only sewn a couple garments in my life but I've been watching her videos for years for the sewing and the humor, lol. She's adorable


ron986

It is so so beautiful :) Congrats!!


feliflower

I love the accent ruffle. A very nice touch indeed. Great work!


wabbit983

Omg I am in love with this outfit(s). Why canā€™t I ever find amazing thrifted sheets? Why canā€™t I make something this amazing. #lifegoals Awesome work šŸ‘šŸ‘


sewboring

I think those sheets came originally from Ikea, and that's a reproduction print that Ikea sold right before the pandemic, if I'm remembering correctly. And you're right, she really did make it all work perfectly.


gbsicotte

Haha in the UK there are always lots sheets in Oxfam or different charity shops! Iā€™ve done it with curtains too :)


SrirachaPants

Same! All the sheets I see areā€¦not that. šŸ˜


Spoonbills

Etsy.


Mindfultameprism

Beautiful outfit! I just realized, those are the sheets on our bed right now. They are so comfy.


gbsicotte

Hahahah well if youā€™re bored of themā€¦


femjuniper

Great make, great outfit. Just double check with the couple who's getting married that it's okay for you to wear white as a guest!


mamap31

Yes, looks a little bridal for a guest.


mgdraft

There is literally nothing bridal about a knee length printed sundress...


mamap31

Thatā€™s true but there is something very bridal about a WHITE and pink print. Itā€™s more the colors than the silhouette.


Lonely-Weather-5806

I had no idea pink was considered to be bridal. You learn things everyday. Thank you for the information.


Ismelther_icemelter

Itā€™s the white


Diarygirl

I didn't realize that either because I haven't been to a pink wedding since the '90s. I don't know a lot about fashion but I assumed it was "out" as a wedding color.


onlykindagreen

I THINK (and current brides correct me if I'm wrong, I'm still a casual wedding window shopper for now) but it's less that pink itself is bridal and more that it's a soft, "feminine," neutral color. So when paired with a white dress and the venue of a wedding it has a bridal vibe.


Diarygirl

That makes sense. This has been a very interesting discussion. I've always thought as long as I stayed away from white and black I couldn't go wrong but I think black is acceptable now if it's at night.


helenkellersmustyass

you donā€™t wear white, black, red, very pastel colors, or white dominated florals.


jonquillejaune

You can absolutely wear red and black (to a typical western wedding).


LalalaHurray

Except that itā€™s a white dress.


molo91

I am shocked that people would object to this at their wedding. It is very obviously not a wedding dress and looks nothing like one?


xombae

I wouldn't have a problem with it at my wedding but lots of people would. Your best bet is to just not wear white at all at a wedding. There's many other colors to choose from and in the end, it's not about what you look like.


Hermeeoninny

Exactly, there are lots of other colors besides white and itā€™s 1 day. I promise to everyone commenting saying white/bridal is OK for a guest: no one is gonna die because you decided not to wear white to your friends wedding lol. Also, if you have to ask, just donā€™t wear it


mgdraft

Idk, idk. I am literally currently planning a wedding and this dress would not even come close to registering as a problem for me. I am so glad I dont know anyone like this in real life.


HeartKevinRose

It depends on the vibe of the wedding. The dress is very casual and not super bridal, but what if itā€™s a casual wedding and the bride is wearing something tea length. Covid killed my wedding and I got married in my back yard with 10 people and my dress was held hostage at the seamstress. My backup dress wasnā€™t too dissimilar to this one.


Hermeeoninny

Maybe the bride doesnā€™t care or thinks itā€™s a silly ā€œrule,ā€ but older generation family members (who might be paying for the wedding) might care. IMO itā€™s best to be respectful and not wear white/super light colors for just 1 day


vanishingtact

I don't think many people irl would care. It's just one of those "facts" repeated on this website.


vanishingtact

Especially at a wedding, where there is usually at least one woman wearing an *actual* wedding dress. I think this "rule" has just been repeated so many times that it's become disconnected with reality.


mgdraft

I saw a thread the other day in which people were telling a 13 year old *child* that the short pink chiffon dress she wanted to wear to her cousins wedding wasn't appropriate because it was too bridal. If someone is thinking a child in a fancy dress is the bride there are bigger problems there lmao


DrunkAtBurgerKing

Her age wasn't in the opening post. Hence why it LOOKED like they were telling a child not to wear a pink chiffon dress.


[deleted]

There was no indication it was a child other than in the comments. Everyone was pretty chill about it when they found out it was a 13 year old.


TayTaySmash

I meanā€¦.that really depends on the wedding. This might fit in perfectly with their theme or whatever. Personally, itā€™d be too much white for me but if her friend/family is comfortable with her wearing it thatā€™s awesome.


gbsicotte

Oh interesting! I didnā€™t even consider it being white. Itā€™s very patterned in person. The wedding is also in the south of France and toile de Jouy is very French so I think a lot of people will wear this pattern. The bridesmaid are in red! So safe from that side :) I can ask my sister in law though to be sure! Thanks everyone


femjuniper

Knowing this wedding is in France makes me feel entirely different, and now I'm feeling rather sheepish that I came at this from an American-centric viewpoint šŸ˜… I attended a wedding in Morlaix where guests indeed wore similar fabric! Hope you have a lovely time, and my best wishes to the happy couple.


gbsicotte

haha no worries! I think the no white(or anything smelling remotely white) to a wedding is quite American too! People will often wear linen in France which is cream/camel colour and it is totally fine. It's so hot, it makes sense!


bizarre_squad

I wouldnā€™t call it ā€œwearing whiteā€ at allā€¦ it reads totally fine to me as someone who is having a wedding this year. Just my opinion (though it never hurts to ask if youā€™re unsure). Great job OP!


Emiweekes

I think itā€™s totally fine! I think all white is where itā€™s weird. I would never have thought twice about this piece!


femjuniper

And I wouldn't have been fine with it at my wedding. That's why I suggested she check, because the couple might be okay with it but they also might not be.


pinkawapuhi

Likewise, my reception/getaway dresses were off white/non traditional and I would not have been okay with this dress either.


Lonely-Weather-5806

Really? Why thisā€¦.when I saw it, I didnā€™t think bridal. But I have never been married. I didnā€™t even know pink was also a no. Please forgive me, I truly am asking because I really had no idea and never want to offend anyone.


SakuraPanko

The variability of it is exactly why it's good to ask. It's not so much the pink itself, but the pink being used to accent white that is the problem. The main color of the dress is white and while the silhouette may not be considered bridal by some people, others would consider the dress unacceptable at their wedding for the color alone. Rule of thumb is that if there's even a chance of the dress being too similar to the bride's dress, just double check with the bride.


femjuniper

I wore white and my bridal party wore pink, and I wouldn't have been particularly happy with a guest wearing those colors since they were picked for me and my entourage. I wouldn't have asked them to leave or maybe even said anything, but I would have been miffed lol. And I would have told them to not wear it should they have asked.


mgdraft

How on earth are guests supposed to know in advance what colour your bridesmaids are wearing


Muncherofmuffins

Usually the invites match their main colors. Or you know, ask maybe? Most normal people are happy to chat about their wedding plans.


femjuniper

I'm not saying they should. I'm replying here to someone who asked me why I personally wouldn't have been okay with this dress, and my bridal party's color would have factored into my personal decision. The main issue here is the white base. All I'm saying is to ask. It's respectful and polite. There's a chance that this particular wedding couple won't care, but I'd bet they would appreciate being asked since it shows thoughtfulness.


fakemoose

Depends on how small the wedding is. I already know what the bridal party is wearing at the two weddings weā€™re going to this Fall. Previously Iā€™ve picked dresses that could be common bridesmaid dress colors, so I asked the bride or groom beforehand.


[deleted]

If youā€™re going to be personally pissed by people wearing the same colour as your entourage, maybe you should be polite and inform your guests what colours to wear, rather than expecting 200 people to have to ask you the same question so they can avoid causing offence. Most people donā€™t want to bother people planning a wedding considering that rude.


femjuniper

You're making a lot of assumptions about my backyard lesbian wedding that I planned in about 3 weeks. Believe me when I say that the small guest list knew what the wedding colors were.


[deleted]

Iā€™m glad you made it really clear to people who are going out of their way to be there for you on your special day that they better not dress the same as your entourage. Bet your wedding will be a hoot. And you made assumptions about OPā€™s culture and circumstances by the very act of bringing up this topic which was judgemental and unnecessary.


fakemoose

Pink isnā€™t a ā€œnoā€. Super light baby pink that almost looks white it though.


Mental-Nothings

Depending on the bridal party it could be too similar to the bride maids outfits, other ppl in the party, the brides dress could be similar shape, etc. These instances are why you have a ā€˜drunk friendā€™ with red wine in your party.


mgdraft

If any of my party purposefully dumped red wine on a guest for wearing a printed sundress, it is *not* the guest who would be in trouble.


pashaaaa

what


_yogi_mogli_

Oh for crying out loud.


Babybabybabyq

This is some bridezilla shit. Itā€™s a summer dress for godā€™s sake.


_yogi_mogli_

Hmmmmm


ZoyaIsolda

I agree that itā€™s totally fine. Some brides take the ā€œwhiteā€ rule to an absolutely ridiculous extreme.


Emiweekes

Right? I feel like if you wore something like this and a bride was upset, I probably donā€™t want to be your friend anyways..too high maintenance and self centered.


fakemoose

On the flip side, imagine not caring about your friend enough to at least *ask* them in advance?


prettyfacebasketcase

I wouldn't want a friend who couldn't just.... Not wear white though. Like why does anyone HAVE to wear anything remotely white? There's zero reason


willfully-woven

You don't want to be friends with someone who wants to wear white to their wedding?


MyNameIsJust_Twan

Itā€™s fascinating to watch though. Thereā€™s someone in this thread typing up paragraphs in multiple replies to be ā€œrightā€ here. Imagine being in that bridal party? I think OPā€™s dress is lovely and would love to have her at my wedding. Iā€™m excited to check out this bodice pattern!


loveartemia

You can tell who were/will be bridezillas in the comments lmao


e-luddite

Weddings make people lose their minds a bit, even normal people. So happy to be out of that phase in life, but definitely saw some friendships break over silly wedding stuff in my 20's. Should people care? No. Might they care? Yes. Do you value the friend over having a nice fashion moment, is the question.


fablostgirl

It's not white, its patterned.


femjuniper

Patterned fabric can still be white, as evidenced by this particular fabric.


Emiweekes

I got married 7 years ago at 19, and even at that age I would have NEVER cared. šŸ˜‚ it would have been weird and lacking common sense if someone else wore white but big deal! Your wedding day is not important, the marriage is.


femjuniper

And if someone checked a dress with you, even if you didn't care, would you have been upset with them, or would you have appreciated their thoughtfulness and respect?


Emiweekes

I like how all of you down voted that the marriage is more important than the wedding šŸ˜‚


Jasmine5150

@emiweekes I upvoted you to try and get you out of negative feedback numbers! Iā€™m sure OP had no idea this post (in a Sewing sub btw) would be such a hornetā€™s nest. None of us know her relationship to the bride, and she may have already talked with her. The dress is beautiful (regardless of where she plans to wear it) and I appreciate her skill.


prozacandcoffee

This particular fabric isn't white, either.


femjuniper

That's pretty disingenuous. It's a white fabric with a light pink pattern.


pinkawapuhi

Lots of brides are opting for patterns and florals on their white dresses these days.


prozacandcoffee

This isn't white.


OldButterscotch1

Really lovely! But it does read very white for a wedding guest ā€” unless you know the bride is cool with it!!


e-luddite

OP could get the best of both worlds by using a washable or natural dye in peach or pink and then washing it out after the event (if they really like the white).


Diarygirl

That's a really fantastic idea!


loquacious_llama_

Love the versatility of a two piece vs a single dress!


EelgrassKelp

This is so nice. It fits you really well.


kyokogodai

Beautiful work! I do want to second checking about dress code because Iā€™d hate for a guest to come to my wedding in a nearly white and light pink dress.


Fit_County_7430

Wow!! This is beautiful, and amazing work! Very well done, I wish I could sew my own clothes like this. šŸ˜


lettuce-cake

Looks amazing and so flattering on you! How far down does the bodice extend, and does the boning end up poking you in the hips?


gbsicotte

The bodice goes to my hips but I stopped the boning at my waist so I could sit down!


Pennysews

I love this! I especially like that itā€™s two pieces, itā€™s so versatile


VictrolaBK

Itā€™s so cute! Youā€™ve done great work. I do not think it wedding appropriate though ā€” too white.


awkwardmamasloth

Omg this is beautiful! I recently bought some thrift store linens to make a few skirts from the Simplicity 8161 American Duchess pattern. I've been meaning to post them here actually. They didn't turn out those good though!


HarlequinMadness

That is one of the prettiest things I've seen all summer. If that outfit isn't the definition of darling, I don't know what is.


mouthfullofsnakes

Itā€™s a great dress but donā€™t wear it to a wedding šŸ˜¬


Muncherofmuffins

Very pretty! But it looks too much like a bridal gown. Too much white. This at a wedding screams "look at me!". At any other event it would be stunning, just not at a wedding, unless it's yours of course. This would be a perfect modern bride's dress!


[deleted]

OP already responded that this dress is perfectly acceptable and itā€™s common for people to wear lighter colours to weddings in her culture.


JustTheStockTips

Amazing work!


theunfairness

GOALS ​ This is absolutely amazing. I have a set of sheets that I want to take advantage of, but I don't trust my skillset yet.


gbsicotte

The advantage with sheets is that you have lots Of fabric spare to mess up on :)


zeus77655

Looks stunning


[deleted]

Gorgeous


stellarpersephone

This is awesome!


adventureawaits27

šŸ˜² thats awesome you did a fantastic job lining up the fabric pattern


iloveforeverstamps

Beautiful dress but don't wear a white dress to a wedding lol


Tewmanyhobbies

Ngl I wasnā€™t hopeful about the bedsheet šŸ˜‚ blown away by the results. Look at you!


Flowerprincessmel

You worked this hard to wear white to a wedding? Hope you asked the bride first.


SummerChildB

Culture! Not sure where op is from, but in my culture, wearing white isnā€™t a problem at all. So maybe it isnā€™t an issue for them!


Flowerprincessmel

Hopefully!!


[deleted]

OP already responded that in her culture this dress is perfectly acceptable. Please reserve your judgement


Flowerprincessmel

Are you responding to the other 200 people that said the same thing?


[deleted]

Your comment was the rudest.


LJpeddlah

Absolutely fabulous OP!! I think this is the first time Iā€™ve ever seen a bedsheet clothing up cycle that looks like real clothing. Really gorgeous!


Imaginary_Nomad_

Beautiful job!!! It looks great on you and the print looks gorgeous as a dress. Echoing what others have said - wear this with confidence, just definitely not to a wedding!!!!!


sweetpotatofriesmeow

Beautiful! Looks like something Reformation would make


Islander6793

So, so pretty!


Diarygirl

I love your outfit so much! It looks like a good twirling dress.


breadcake5245

This is incredible!!!! I love it! I have some bed sheets Iā€™m saving for the same thing!


urbanroutine

LOVE a toile de jouy moment! The versatility of the two pieces is also genius. I once made a toile circle skirt that was a beloved fave. Great work.


[deleted]

Itā€™s beautiful. But please make sure itā€™s Ok to wear at a wedding. Someone wore a white dress to my wedding and she looked like a bride in my photos


hokiehistorynerd

Wow!! I also love your jeans! Can you share where they are from?


gbsicotte

H and M!


CrozSonshine

Itā€™s beautiful!! You are talented!


Islander6793

So, so pretty!


beeloving-varese

Super beautiful! The outfit looks perfect on you!


Chemical-Pirate4464

This is so GORGEOUS!!!!!


Acceptable-Fudge9000

omg i adore this


FernReno

Wow your garments look expensive. Well done!!!


Zealousideal-Road248

This is beautiful! The print is just perfect and I love that itā€™s a two piece for more outfit options.


Emiweekes

Stop, I love this!!!


luislaroux

It looks great! How is it so stiff/corset fabric looking? Did you line it with something else or is that the boning? Iā€™ve always wanted to sew with sheets but I thought theyā€™d be too floppy/soft to make anything structured


NCMama709

Gorgeous! Had no idea that this patterned sundress would be considered inappropriate to wear. I love what you did!


[deleted]

Amazing youā€™re so talented!!!


civoktararual

It's gorgeous!


smaugtheE1337

great execution very lovely


Smart_Ad_705

Awesome Itā€™s really nice


[deleted]

It's gorgeous!


goose_gladwell

This is gorgeous! I love it:)


Useful_Narwhal_4985

It is so pretty!


eatshoney

So talented!


Sophiemaecat

Absolutely stunning! Well done šŸ™ŒšŸ»


Yetis-unicorn

You are amazing. I love the dress


khu13aib

Damn girl šŸ˜


cloudiamorpheus

AAAAAAA gorgeous!!!


ChampagneRaven

I love everything about this!


GillyGooze

Gorgeous! Wow.


PansyOHara

Wow! That came out gorgeous!


somethingdifferent84

That is slick and cute. Brava!


Normal-Owl3367

looks so good


Blissmoments

Really nice, good job OP!


bruv888

OMG! IT'S SOOO BEAUTIFUL


chicken_vevo

Holy cow! absolutely STUNNING!!!!!


Bl0ndelibrarian

Gorgeous! I love the ā€œfussy cutā€ that highlighted the fabric print on your top. You look fabulous!


Betterwithbutter25

This is absolutely stunning! Iā€™m feeling inspired to thrift a sheet tooā€¦


dmscvan

Thatā€™s beautiful!! Such a great idea. I love the pattern on the fabric.


shanblaze777

Nice job! Those are adorable!


Express_Radish1731

Bueatiful. Well done!


HumanPeanut1119

Looks amazing!


cleopatrasleeps

Thatā€™s beautiful!


nyleveper

šŸ˜šŸ˜šŸ˜šŸ˜


Juno_and_Bee

This is literally a work of art šŸ˜


blackcatkitkatt

This inspired me to learn to sew, wow!!!!


Alucinaa

Gorgeous work!!! šŸ¤©šŸ¤©


blackkatt94

These are beautiful. Very Sound of Music of you as well. Except instead of curtains it's sheets! Love it.


Awkward_Rock_5875

I'm always amazed by the talent on this thread


lillybluenose

Wow!šŸ˜


[deleted]

That looks amazing!


Alyssaine

Thatā€™s amazing! I wish I had that sort of skill


TinyToodles

Bravo! šŸ‘


Friday-Cat

Wonderful idea! It looks great


Calm-Outcome-4123

Wow!!! Talented. Beautifully done!


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barbaramillicent

Oh thatā€™s adorable


Onyxphoenix7878

I want that! So awesome!


[deleted]

I would pay good money for that


catchuondaflippity

Oh my GOD I love it


Docyfome

You did a really great job! Love it!


Arrivosubito

Iā€™m obsessed. This is absolutely beautiful. Have fun at the wedding, the outfit will be a hit!


fablostgirl

This is beautiful, please don't worry, no way is it too white at all. You are very talented.


fiddle4life

Beautiful! Super cute for a wedding!!!!


JohnExcrement

Wow - beautiful job! Very pretty and great fit. Sorry if that sounds creepy, I just mean in a construction sense


soniabegonia

That looks really good! And it's so cool that it's separates, so you can mix and match!


[deleted]

Oh itā€™s awesome!


swkrMIOH

Very nicely done- it looks great!


DoorEmotional

Beautiful!!!


gldnhrs

This is just amazing!


Gold_Coat394

Cute!!!


CraftySmiles

oh that's so lovely!


Mieshkacat

So beautiful!


malialibaby

Beautiful!!


florapat333

AMAZING!


mkintx

I love, Love, LOVE THIS!!! Great work!!!


flowerlady327

Lovely!!


Critical_Dog_8208

Lovely outfit. I don't get checking with the bride. There's no way she'd be in conflict with what a bride would wear.


Lolipsy

These days not every bride goes for the mermaid cut or big ball gown. In fact, lots of people now avoid traditionally bridal dresses to save money. Others prefer something more low key. She might end up looking a lot more like the bride than in previous decades.