Investigating dress making

I've been spending quite a bit of time trying to find patterns for a basic dress which we (i.e. my mum and I) could adapt. The sooner we start the better, even though we don't even have a target date yet!

I have had a bit more luck than previously, and so thought I would list some of the places which might be worth a try. I'll keep you posted on where I get to.

Weddingpatterns.com
Weddingpatterns.co.uk
(I know, the names are obvious, maybe should have tried these before!)
This one custom makes the patterns for your measurements
Or there's Marfy - not quite my style but still a good choice.

However, even apart from these, there is plenty to inspire me at the moment, like Celine who made her dress and has put up a great step by step here.

I'm also going to be closely watching A Practical Wedding where the dressmaking project has just started

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