Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
I’m sharing all the details behind the custom Valentine’s Day dance dress I made for my daughter’s college ballroom dance. We’ll talk fabric choice (including a gorgeous double-sided Mood find from my stash), how we mixed and matched Charm Patterns for the perfect twirly silhouette, and the fitting tweaks that made it work. I’m also walking through special techniques like lining a bodice with an invisible zipper, using band roll on a curved hem, and adding horsehair braid for maximum spin on the dance floor. 💕
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Charm Patterns Carmen Bodice: charmpatterns.com/shop/carmen-bodice
Charm Patterns Homecoming Skirt: charmpatterns.com/shop/homecoming-skirt
Similar Fabric*: tidd.ly/4t1u4gj
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What I’m wearing:
RTW Sweater
Cashmerette Vernon Shirt*: cashmerette.com/products/vernon-shirt-pdf-pattern?_pos=1&_sid=43898f219&_ss=r&sca_ref=8985988.kFKFMtQ8ZA
RTW Jeans
Lipstick: Ilia Color Block Lipstick in Cinnabar
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For reference: I am 5’2” and my measurements are as follows, upper bust 36”, full bust 40”, waist 33”, hip 40”
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I’m sharing all the details behind the custom Valentine’s Day dance dress I made for my daughter’s college ballroom dance. We’ll talk fabric choice (including a gorgeous double-sided Mood find from my stash), how we mixed and matched Charm Patterns for the perfect twirly silhouette, and the fitting tweaks that made it work. I’m also walking through special techniques like lining a bodice with an invisible zipper, using band roll on a curved hem, and adding horsehair braid for maximum spin on the dance floor. 💕
To see all the tutorials I did when sewing this dress, join our YouTube Membership here: youtube.com/channel/UCyze3rUDxYJSQigBwigZGwQ/join
Charm Patterns Carmen Bodice: charmpatterns.com/shop/carmen-bodice
Charm Patterns Homecoming Skirt: charmpatterns.com/shop/homecoming-skirt
Similar Fabric*: tidd.ly/4t1u4gj
*affiliate link
What I’m wearing:
RTW Sweater
Cashmerette Vernon Shirt*: cashmerette.com/products/vernon-shirt-pdf-pattern?_pos=1&_sid=43898f219&_ss=r&sca_ref=8985988.kFKFMtQ8ZA
RTW Jeans
Lipstick: Ilia Color Block Lipstick in Cinnabar
If you are so inclined, you can help to support the channel by using the tip jar below this video. By clicking the “Thanks” button below the video, you can add to our tip jar. This money helps us continue to improve the channel for your viewing pleasure! Thank you!
Website: tomkatstitchery.com
Sign up for the newsletter here: tomkatstitchery.com/newsletter
Contact me: tomkatstitchery.com/contact
My Recommended Resources: tomkatstitchery.com/resources
Instagram: instagram.com/tomkat.stitchery
Facebook: facebook.com/tomkatstitcherycarmel
Pinterest: pinterest.com/tomkatstitchery
For reference: I am 5’2” and my measurements are as follows, upper bust 36”, full bust 40”, waist 33”, hip 40”
Join this channel to get access to perks:
youtube.com/channel/UCyze3rUDxYJSQigBwigZGwQ/join
