46. Behind the Seams: Creating Melissa’s Dream Wedding Dress

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Dressing Up with Sarah Kolis

Sarah Kolis

62 episodes

2 weeks ago

Welcome to the Dressing Up podcast! Join Sarah Kolis as she shares engaging 💍 tips about all things bridal dresses, wedding/event day advice, a little bit of sewing content, and all the tips and tricks of dressing up.

Sarah talks about lots of bridal and general wedding day content, but not exclusively. Oftentimes, she finds that your wedding day is one of the few days in your life where you truly dress up and feel your most beautiful, and she hopes to encourage women to dress up more and confidently outside their wedding day.

Sarah Kolis is a couture gown designer based in Detroit who serves the whole Midwest area and beyond specializing in complete custom couture bridal gowns, veils, and alterations. Sarah has a meticulous approach to quality service and will shape your garment to fit properly and match your personal shape and style. Working with such special gowns and dresses is truly an honor!

Join Sarah as she interviews experts in this field, learn about her opinion on certain topics, and take a moment to show and enhance our own personal style through the clothes we wear.

Visit https://sarahkolis.com/ to learn more, book of fitting, or inquire about designing the custom couture bridal gown of your dreams.

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Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/

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46. Behind the Seams: Creating Melissa’s Dream Wedding Dress

Dressing Up with Sarah Kolis

1 hour 15 minutes

9 months ago

46. Behind the Seams: Creating Melissa’s Dream Wedding Dress

In this episode, I am taking you on a behind-the-scenes journey into one of the most meaningful projects I’ve ever undertaken: creating my youngest sister Melissa’s wedding dress! From the initial sketches to the final fitting, I share every detail of the process, including designing her entire wedding wardrobe, working with luxurious fabrics, and collaborating with family members to bring Melissa’s Cinderella-inspired dream to life.Melissa joins me to reflect on the process, the fittings, and her favorite elements of her gown. I also talked to my mom about her involvement in the dress, and what she thought of her daughter all dressed up!Whether you're a bride-to-be, a couture sewing enthusiast, or someone who just loves a good wedding story, this episode is for you.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

The creative process behind making Melissa’s wedding dress.
Why luxurious fabrics and couture techniques make a difference.
The importance of personalization, including pockets in the gown and Melissa's one-of-a-kind poof sleeves.
Family collaboration and the funny (and sweet) moments that shaped the experience.
A look into Melissa’s entire wedding wardrobe and the unforgettable photo shoot that captured it all.
Reflections on the big day and how Melissa feels post-wedding.

Time Stamps:00:33 Starting the Wedding Dress Journey01:57 Cutting and Sewing the Skirt02:36 Working on the Bodice04:47 Fitting and Adjustments06:24 Fabric and Design Details08:44 Sewing Techniques and Challenges13:04 Finalizing the Dress26:32 Lace and Appliqué Decisions featuring my mom, Cynthia40:22 My mom’s thoughts on the dress!50:08 Melissa's Wedding Reflections & Thoughts on the dress!
If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to hello@sarahkolis.com
Connect with Sarah:Website: https://sarahkolis.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ