Not all wedding gowns need to be long trains and mountains of tulle. The Hyacinth Gown free sewing pattern features a billowing sway back and a daring leg slit for the bride that’s loving the current minimalism trend. Paired with Mood’s fluid new metallic chiffon, this redux sets a gold standard for being simple, yet endlessly chic.
A huge shout out and thank you to The Legacy Castle for providing the gorgeous background for this photo shoot. Follow them on Instagram!
Purchase Materials Used Below:
- 4 yards Vanilla Cream Solid Polyester Satin
- 4 yards Metallic Pale Gold Liquid Sheen Polyester Chiffon
- MDF025 – The Hyacinth Gown Sewing Pattern (free download below!)
Alternative Recommended Fabrics:
For full pattern instructions, please visit the original post here! All seam allowances are 1/2″ unless otherwise stated. See chart below for sizing specifications. Note, this specific pattern is available up to a size 22.
For this Redux, rather than have the two princess seams go all the way to the hem in the front, I decided to combine them and simply cut the slit along one of the original seams. This created a slightly more elegant skirt silhouette and I absolutely love the result.
To do this on your own, simply cut the front dress panels at the waistline and tape the center front skirt to the side front skirt, overlapping them 1″ to account for the 1/2″ seam allowance. Cut the new skirt panel with the center front on the fold and add 1/2″ seam allowance along the top edge. Add a 1/2″ seam allowance to the bottom of the front bodice pieces as well.
I absolutely adore the double layer created by the metallic chiffon and the satin. Will you be trying out this Redux? Let me know what fabric combinations you’re considering in the comments!
A huge shout out and thank you to The Legacy Castle for providing the gorgeous background for this photo shoot. Follow them on Instagram!
8 comments
Thank you for sharing . Love this dress .
Oui, merci de mettre ces magnifiques patrons à disposions gratuitement
Hello! I am very interested in doing this dress. I am wondering if it would be ok to use a stretch charmeuse or not? The new Vera Wang fabric that just came out is lovely and I think would be the perfect color for this gown. Any thoughts/tips? Thank you!!
Hi Chelsea, this dress in a stretch charmeuse would be absolutely lovely! I’d just recommend using a lot of silk pins or Wonder Clips since it can be a bit slippery.
Hello! Did you use snaps down the side as in the original Hyacinth gown or something else? Thanks!
Hi, Katerina! I put a 9″ invisible zip in the side of this one instead. 🙂
How did you finish the armholes and neckline? Bias tape?
I am using a medium weight satin! Thanks!!
Hi Tracy! I would recommend bias tape or if you have the extra fabric and you want the self to be seamless, you could make a lining for the top! 🙂