Okay, so, I saw this dress, Tyla’s Grammy dress, and I just had to try to figure out how to make something like it. It was all over my social media, so you know I was obsessed.
First, I started by looking at a bunch of pictures of the dress. It’s this one-shoulder thing, super flowy, kind of reminded me of that famous green Versace dress * wore back in the day. Tyla’s was a soft green color, really pretty. I noticed it was custom-made by Versace, which is way out of my league, so I knew I had to get creative.
- I went to the fabric store and found a similar light green material, the texture is not as good as the original one. Not exactly the same, but it had the right kind of drape to it.
- Then, I started sketching. I’m no designer, but I tried to copy the one-shoulder style and how the fabric kind of gathered at the side. I drew all over it until I had something that resembled the original.
- Next, I tried to make a pattern. This was the hardest part. I used some old bedsheets to practice on, cutting and pinning and sewing, and let me tell you, there were a lot of mess-ups, at least my cat has a new nest. But eventually, I got something that looked halfway decent.
- I carefully cut the green fabric using my makeshift pattern. Sewing it together was a whole other challenge. My sewing machine was acting up, and I broke a couple of needles which I had to buy new ones. Plus, I’m not the best at sewing straight lines, so it took a lot of seam ripping and re-sewing.
After many hours and a few minor meltdowns, I finally finished it. It’s not perfect, not by a long shot. It’s a little rough around the edges, and the fit isn’t exactly like Tyla’s, but I made a dress that looks kind of like the one she wore to the Grammys!
I wore it around the house, pretending I was on the red carpet. My cat was not impressed, but I felt pretty good about it. It was a fun project, and I learned a lot about sewing and how much work goes into making those fancy dresses. I probably won’t wear it out in public, but it’s a nice reminder that sometimes, you can make something cool with a little bit of effort and a whole lot of patience.
Maybe next time I will try to recreate another celebrity’s outfit. It is actually pretty fun, you know? I can even make some money by doing this, a decent amount, to be honest.