How to Make an Inexpensive Gothic Dress

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start with 1 yard (0.9 m) of black fabric; Fold it in half like this.

   Now on the edge, cut a ¼ circle.
   
   But before you cut, draw out with a marking pencil.
   
   This will be the skirt.
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   Step 2: Now cut the top of the skirt to get the waistline

   , Though you can use any design and pattern of your choice, I tried to make it simple and hence cut it normally with a general neckline and sleeve.
   
   But a measurement is a must, so before you cut the top, get the perfect measurement of your body – chest and sleeve length.
   
   When cutting the top portion, fold the cloth equally in half, this can be easy as everything is equal.
   
   If you cut in this way, then you have to cut ¼ of your actual measurement, but cut a bit bigger for the seam allowance. , Stitch the part into the neckline and fold it inward to get the proper finish line. , To get the perfect and similar measurements for the hands, take the cloth and make 4 folds and cut the sleeve.
   
   Layer two pieces of clothes in half and cut into a crescent shape.
   
   You can make ruffles with the cut out portion of the sleeve.
   
   When you are done with this you can either pin it to the arm and sew it later, or sew at this time only. , For the skirt part, I cut out couples of strips of white fabric and lay it over the skirt, in the way I showed in this picture.
   
   Ruffles will be made out of this.
   
   It will look something like this.
   
   You need to sew the edge of each fabric, and then sew it to the main cloth.
   
   When sewing it to the main cloth, you need to arrange this in a circular bottom.
   
   Repeat this step for every layer.
   
   Now just sew the side edges of the ruffles. , You can also add lace to the sleeve and neckline. ,,
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   Step 3: which should be ½ of your waist measure

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   Step 4: but cut it smaller for seam allowance.

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   Step 5: With the remaining piece of the cloth

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   Step 6: make the top for your dress.

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   Step 7: After you are done with this

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   Step 8: you need to sew the neckline

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   Step 9: for this cut 2 pieces of neckline identical to the neckline.

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    Step 10: With the remaining fabric

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    Step 11: cut out the sleeve.

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    Step 12: Now you need the decoration

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    Step 13: you can do it in any way you like

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    Step 14: but here I am mentioning the most traditional and easy way.

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    Step 15: Stitch a long lace for the last layer to make a proper look

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    Step 16: however

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    Step 17: this is optional.

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    Step 18: Put two long strips of white cloth on the front

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    Step 19: raffle it and stitch them on the front.

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    Step 20: Sew the bottom part with the top

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    Step 21: and get the Gothic dress in lowest possible price.

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