Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
After months of trying to source a vintage style and then coming to the conclusion I'd be best making my own dress, I began the process of making a sample dress and then committing to sewing my own custom gown. In the end I had 10 days left to make my actual wedding dress and here's how it went!
Still can't believe this all came together how it did.
Read the full Vogue article on our day and how we thrifted, made and sourced everything to bring our dream vibe to life: https://www.vogue.com.au/brides/weddings/madeline-rawlings-darcy-swain-wedding/image-gallery/47981b2e385935e375c81bc8b93a8c6d?page=2
Watch previous video making the mock dress here: youtu.be/Gx3gMPIZ0I0
More vlogs DIYing other pieces for the day plus the week prep to come :)
Make what you can and ethically source the rest!
The Essentials Club tutorial channel is all about sharing the steps to become more resourceful and creative with crafting your own minimal, conscious wardrobe.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Making Game Plan
3:40 - Sewing the bodice
16:40 - Sewing the skirt panels
29:48 - Final details
31:52 - FINISHED dress & THE big day
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What's your name? Maddy
Where are you from? I'm Australian
Where/how did you learn to sew? Learnt the basics in high school and self taught the rest from there :)
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After months of trying to source a vintage style and then coming to the conclusion I'd be best making my own dress, I began the process of making a sample dress and then committing to sewing my own custom gown. In the end I had 10 days left to make my actual wedding dress and here's how it went!
Still can't believe this all came together how it did.
Read the full Vogue article on our day and how we thrifted, made and sourced everything to bring our dream vibe to life: https://www.vogue.com.au/brides/weddings/madeline-rawlings-darcy-swain-wedding/image-gallery/47981b2e385935e375c81bc8b93a8c6d?page=2
Watch previous video making the mock dress here: youtu.be/Gx3gMPIZ0I0
More vlogs DIYing other pieces for the day plus the week prep to come :)
Make what you can and ethically source the rest!
The Essentials Club tutorial channel is all about sharing the steps to become more resourceful and creative with crafting your own minimal, conscious wardrobe.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Making Game Plan
3:40 - Sewing the bodice
16:40 - Sewing the skirt panels
29:48 - Final details
31:52 - FINISHED dress & THE big day
✰ STAY CONNECTED HERE ✰
Insta - instagram.com/theessentialsclub
Tik Tok - tiktok.com/@theessentialsclub
Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com.au/theessentialsclub/
Full tutorial journal - theessentialsclub.com/journal
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT MY CHANNEL:
Merch: theessentialsclub.com/shop
The Essentials of Fabric E-Book: theessentialsclub.com/fabric-essentials-ebook
♫ MUSIC ♫
Music by Citrus Avenue - Freckle Face - thmatc.co/?l=F34E0917
Music by Fine Sounds - Dreamscape Drip - thmatc.co/?l=F1FE1793
Music by Freaky Lizard Daydreams - Wholesome - thmatc.co/?l=75AD51C8
Music by ThinkChill - origami - thmatc.co/?l=489FBFE8
Music by Orion Sky - Whererer the Wind - thmatc.co/?l=097C5CE5
Music by munjae - what you do - thmatc.co/?l=4F879F4B
Music by Lohfi - January - thmatc.co/?l=9327F21F
Music by Aleste - Flavors of the beautiful days - thmatc.co/?l=26511D73
〰️ FAQ 〰️
What's your name? Maddy
Where are you from? I'm Australian
Where/how did you learn to sew? Learnt the basics in high school and self taught the rest from there :)
What machine do you use?
Studio Machine: amzn.to/3AooptZ *
Old Home Machine: amzn.to/4dlQW1R *
Sewing Essentials:
Basic Kit: amzn.to/3YIe1Y0
Extensive Kit: amzn.to/3YQ7RFg
What Tech do You Use?
Tutorial Camera: amzn.to/4cG4hBf *
Vlogging Camera: amzn.to/3M5oCos *
Next Dream Camera: amzn.to/46JKpM6 *
Wireless Mic: amzn.to/3SRQbFB *
Website Builder: Squarespace.syuh.net/c/2613867/602787/9084 *
Editing Laptop: amzn.to/3M3yLlC
Links with * are affiliate, meaning I am compensated monetarily if you join or make a purchase. Thanks for your support!
