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Making My Wedding Dress Part 1 - Mock Up + Fabric Shopping

Ash Bentley

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Hello again and welcome back for a bit of a chaotic and audacious attempt at making my own wedding dress. I am in no way qualified to do this.

This is part one, stay tuned for the final (hopefully!) dress in a few weeks.

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I'm on Instagram: Instagram: ashbentleyyy
And my jewellery brand is: Instagram: voevalees
and https://voevalees.com/

My Gear - No affiliate links, I just think it's helpful for newbies like me to see what others use!
Camera: Panasonic Lumix G100
Back up camera: iPhone XR
Mic: Rode Wireless Go II
Editing software: Adobe Premiere Pro
Music: YouTube audio library

Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:01 Corset mock up 1
5:59 Fit and alterations
8:17 Corset mock up the second
11:12 Design options and base skirt
18:02 Cuddlin' time
18:43 Overskirt mock up
19:13 Detour - Fabric shopping!
22:27 Back to the overskirt
25:04 Completed mock up
25:44 Outro and out-takes

20 Comments

@creativek_custom6010 5 months ago

I know at this point this is an old video. But I've been sewing my daughters wedding dress and my dress, so body doubling by watching sewing content. I laughed so hard at bobbin chicken because I won last week on the hem of her skirt!! 😂 what are the odds??

@sierram9573 1 year ago

5:19 I felt this whole part SO MUCH, genuinely thank you for leaving it in ❤ it made me giggle because it felt like watching me but from the outside. Especially when I’m feeling like stressed or overwhelmed, it feels like my brain just…. shuts down and can’t do the most basic processing

@patriciahamel5674 3 years ago

I am so happy that the algorithm suggested I watch this video! I love slightly chaotic sewing vlogs, lol. Your dog is adorable. I just want to squish his jowls! A trick for sewing with pets: Create a decoy project. Lay out a piece of fabric on another part of the floor and pretend to be working on it. Your pet will be drawn to it, which will allow you to lay out your actual fabric and work on it.

@torywhite195 3 years ago

As someone who is trying to sew a ballgown with minimal, watching your process has been soooo relatable! You're so funny - please keep making more sewing projects and content!

@sierram9573 1 year ago

The Alfred transitions were so cute 😂❤ absolute perfection

@willowtabby4926 3 years ago

As a fellow ADHD Aussie, the Bunnings thing, the insta-scrolling instead of voice-over recording, and every other little bit of chaos is so relatable.

Why is everything such a trap? 😂

@BETAmosquito 1 year ago

Couldn't see it in the comments; the fabric we use for mock-ups is Calico Cotton

@ashbentley Creator 3 years ago (edited)

Hi Everyone! Soooo this video kind of blew up :D Thank you for watching and being here! I know a lot of you will be itching for Part 2 of the dress - Don't worry - it's coming!

There is still a load of work to do on it, and Thomas hasn't seen it - but it's nearly finished and I can't wait to share it with you :) In the meantime, I have a few videos on the way that are a bit different, with some crafty, some vloggy, and I'd love to hear what you think about them!

Thank you again for all the support, subscribing, liking the video and commenting. It means the world <3

Ash

@gennosaur1 3 years ago

I love a chaotic sewing video, especially if there is a surprise shar pei!

@briefisbest 2 years ago

Don't mind me while I just watch the whole back catalog of videos while I rearrange my apartment 😅

Happy year anniversary on the first one!

@restezlameme 3 years ago

Frantic sewing? Constant distraction? Adorable fluffy sidekick? Just gimme that subscribe button right now.

P.S.-- "Neuro spicy" is the best thing I've ever heard, and I'm totes using it in conversation the first chance I get. 💕

@PhoebesWorldProductions 4 months ago

COOL! and love the Alf moments. 🥰
Going to watch part 2, now. 😃👍

@leni.1312 1 year ago

Oh boy, I'm laughing so hard I'm crying. I love your videos. It's an exact replica of what my thought processes would have looked like and what it probably looks like every day. I FEEL SEEN.

@nessiemonstercrafts 11 months ago

Alf is such a star! He is so loveable. I am so impressed with how you managed to work out for corset mock up pattern, I don't think I could have managed it! Very much looking forward to watching part 2 now

@LincolnLaw389 3 years ago

Alf did a great job as helper.
I can’t wait to see the final product!

@annabentley4153 3 years ago

Love it. Can’t wait for part 2. You are so entertaining and it’s a pleasure to follow your journey ❤

@Cordelia-again 3 years ago

I laughed a lot watching this, you are so harsh on yourself. Your sewing skills are so much better than you give yourself credit for and I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out. Alf is of co
urse a very good boy and clearly a great help.