Copy Pippa's Dress from the Royal Wedding
By kschimmel
Intermediate sewing skills required
Suitable for Bride, Bridesmaid, or Prom Queen
Pippa Middleton's elegant white bridesmaid dress would make an elegantly simple wedding gown. The clean lines and short sweep train are prefect for a bride who doesn't like pouffy, fluffy, fussy gowns. This dress would look good in any color, too.
If you want to make this dress, Butterick offers pattern 5710 as a reasonable facsimile of the dress from the royal wedding. It is a fully lined dress, fitted close to the body. It would be wise to first make a blouse or short dress from the pattern, perfecting the fit before committing to the construction of a gown.
The table below shows an estimate of the fabric costs for a size 10 long dress. Prices are based on Joann.com fabrics at the time of article publication. Of course for a wedding dress you may want to indulge in silk crepe de chine or fine wool challis; given the modest fabric requirements of this gown, the project is still quite affordable.
A dressmaker with intermediate sewing skills and some experience with special occasion fabrics should have no problem following the pattern directions and producing an elegant dress for any special occasion.
Fabric Requirements for Size 10 Dress
Fabric
| Yardage
| Price per Yard
| Cost of Fabric
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|---|---|---|---|
polyester crepe
| 3 3/8 yards
| $8
| $27
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posh lining
| 3 3/4 yards
| $4
| $15
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Additional Reading for Dressmakers
- Copy a Royal Wedding Dress
The wedding dress worn by Kate Middleton has inspired dressmakers to sew similar styles. Learn what you will need to make a dress similar to Kate's. - Organization Tips From Professional Dressmakers
Professional dressmakers are skilled seamstresses, but they are also highly organized. Learn some lessons from a professional workroom. Take the time to organize your sewing like a professional, and you can become a more productive home dressmaker. - Professional Tips For Sewing a Dress
Your wardrobe can look like it came from an expensive boutique if you learn to sew with attention to detail. Check out these professional dressmaking tips to make your next dress your best dress yet.
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PER YARD 60" WHITE EYELET FLORAL POLY LACE PREMIUM QUALITY NO STRETCH FABRIC
Current Bid: $4.99
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Vintage 80s White Nylon Embroidered Scalloped Re-Embroidered Lace Fabric 7/8 yd
Current Bid: $30.99
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White or Ivory re-embroidered bridal lace fabric 54" wide Sold by 1/2 yard
Current Bid: $14.95
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Comments
Thank you! I plan to try this pattern next time one of the ladies in my house needs a special occasion dress for a dance or recital.
rorshak sobchak 6 months ago
I am not into sewing but this was still an awesome hub. Keep up the great work! Voted up.