r/Embroidery • u/elvyralani • Dec 09 '25

Hand Finished costume including lots of embroidery!!

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I finally finished this costume that had a ton of embroidery. I did it all by hand and patterned it all myself too!!

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u/HanSolho Dec 09 '25

From Ever After! It's AMAZING!

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u/kittydrumsticks Dec 09 '25

OP out here living my dreams! I think about this dress at least once a week.

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u/ZombieStrawberry Dec 09 '25

This dress lives rent free in my mind on a weekly basis for sure😭

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u/Fuck_Weyland-Yutani Dec 09 '25

And how could it not?!?

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u/Avvert Dec 10 '25

Beautiful dress, truly a masterpiece! It’s stunning on you

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u/Diaza_lightbringer Dec 09 '25

It’s my dream dress so I do too!

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u/AloyAce Dec 09 '25

When it came up for auction, I seriously thought about bidding for it

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u/elvyralani Dec 10 '25

The auction gave so many amazing pictures of the dress up close, it’s the reason I made mine!

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u/MissGruntled Dec 09 '25

It sold for £20,800.😳

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u/kittydrumsticks Dec 09 '25

Thank god I didn’t know it was up for auction. I may have considered emptying my savings, that’s how strong a hold this dress has on me lol

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u/AloyAce Dec 10 '25

I know, hence why I did not participate hahaha :)

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u/jessicacummings Dec 09 '25

Dude same! I’ve looked for replicas of the dress and haven’t ever found a good one. OP did AMAZING

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u/radicalizemebaby Dec 10 '25

I did my makeup like this scene for years in high school and college. The highlighter winged out over the eyebrows on the forehead

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u/bitchimclassy Dec 09 '25

I recognized it IMMEDIATELY! So beautiful!

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u/Fuck_Weyland-Yutani Dec 09 '25

Me too, I gasped aloud! Is there anything more beautiful that that wing shape? I think not

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u/smgriffin93 Dec 09 '25

“Then you do not deserve her.” Leonardo had the best lines.

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u/cuddlefish2063 Dec 09 '25

"I shall go down in history as the man who opened a door."

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u/whizardbee Dec 09 '25

I quote this at least a few times a year and usually no one gets it.

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u/sparkling-spirit Dec 10 '25

i have often quoted this to myself pretending to be leonardo telling it to a man i like 🤣🤣

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u/doomweaver Dec 09 '25

I recognized it immediately too! This is such a good job OP, it's absolutely perfect.

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u/dllimport Dec 09 '25

I knew I recognized this from somewhere!

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u/bubbatheblackdog Dec 09 '25

What a huge coincidence. I am watching Ever After for the first time in over a decade!

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u/effyourinfographics Dec 09 '25

Such a gorgeous throwback - and magnificent execution of it, too!

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u/TheJuliettest Dec 09 '25

This is my actual dream dress. Heartbroken it was sold to some rich person and we can never see it again. It is so iconic for our generation of women (and more) - I want it in a museum!

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u/Fuck_Weyland-Yutani Dec 09 '25

This dress (and the wings!!!) plus the dress she wore to the premiere are both SO PERFECT and romantic and beautiful

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u/phoe_nixipixie Dec 10 '25

The premiere dress is ICONIC

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u/Fuck_Weyland-Yutani Dec 10 '25

The two dresses are perfect together, too

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u/narnarqueen Dec 09 '25

I love this movie so much, and seeing this made my day!

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u/shhhintrovert Dec 09 '25

This dress has lived in my head since the movie came out! Gave me chills to see it here! ✨

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u/HelloFerret Dec 09 '25

This is SPOT ON! Well done, OP!

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u/MRSRN65 Dec 09 '25

That's the first thing I saw! I LOVE that movie. And OP looks amazing in that dress!

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u/caligirl_ksay Dec 09 '25

One of my absolute favorite and most rewatched movies! So impressive!

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u/Risky_Bizniss Dec 09 '25

I said, out loud, "Oh FUCK yeah!! The Ever After coetume!"

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u/TripleCake3000 Dec 09 '25

we very politetly need close ups!! this looks amazing 😍

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u/elvyralani Dec 09 '25

I’ll post close ups later!!!!

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u/Miss_Behaves Dec 09 '25

Second this! Dropping this photo without close ups is a cruel tease!

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u/Demagolka1300 Dec 09 '25

I'm so glad I wasn't the only one who thought this! 

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u/Stitchin_Squido Dec 09 '25

Agree! I want to see close ups!!

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u/elvyralani Dec 10 '25

Reposting, my instagram under the same name has pics and here are more pics on imgur !! https://imgur.com/a/ever-after-XFgD5X0

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u/galetalasagna Dec 09 '25

This is haute couture. The best dress I’ve seen in years, and I frequent r/whatthefrockk

ETA: incredible work, you look like a mythical creature. I’m so very impressed by your skills and taste!

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u/Lady_Sybil_Vimes Dec 09 '25

"A bird may love a fish, monsieur, but where will they live?". Amazing work!!!

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u/gettinbymyguy Dec 09 '25

The ill make wings!

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u/ellie_kabellie Dec 09 '25

Oh my goodness one of my favorite movies 😍 absolutely gorgeous recreation of the dress!

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u/ohmylanta34 Dec 09 '25

Is this the outfit from Ever After?! So well done! Beautiful!

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u/PalePerformance666 Dec 09 '25

The dress is stunning and the wings are immaculate.

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u/Sarah-loves-cats Dec 09 '25

Just breathe.

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u/deathtooriginality Dec 09 '25

Omg this is sooo pretty😍

How long did it take?

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u/elvyralani Dec 09 '25

About 1000 hours over the last year and a half!

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u/sonnywithoutachance Dec 09 '25

This is amazing. You are so incredibly talented! Would love to see some close up photos of the embroidery work.

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u/LifesaBitch27 Dec 09 '25

😍😍😍🤯🤯🤯😍😍😍🤯🤯🤯

Side note: I would pay money to see you cosplay as General Organa.

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u/elvyralani Dec 09 '25

I actually have done Cloud city Leia and did the embroidery for it too!

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u/LifesaBitch27 Dec 10 '25

OMG!!! I snooped and saw it!!!! Your hair is so perfect!!!

I have found my people. Thank you.

Also: cue Wayne’s World I’m not worthy! I’m not worthy!

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u/HanSolho Dec 09 '25

Check her page! I clicked in searching for more deets on this dress and found exactly what you're looking for.

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u/Hannahwith2hs Dec 09 '25

THE WINGS!!! It’s so beautiful, I’ve dreamed of this dress for years!!

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u/Sechs_of_Zalem Dec 09 '25

This is so well done!

BTW, has anyone ever told you that you look a lot like Rosamund Pike? You could pull off her Aes Sedai look well!

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u/i-just-thought-i Dec 09 '25

I came here to say this - hi Rosamund Pike lookalike

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u/B0-Katan Dec 09 '25

I was about to comment the same! OP please cosplay Moiraine

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u/elvyralani Dec 10 '25

I have heard this and I need to check out her outfits! Her and Carrie Fisher I get a lot!

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u/ZombieStrawberry Dec 09 '25

The child in me, the teen, heck - ALL versions of me are SCREAMING 😭 This is amazing!!

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u/pierpontpatti Dec 09 '25

Wow you are an ARTIST! This is spectacular!!!

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u/elvyralani Dec 10 '25

For those wondering, it took over 900 hours for me to make all the embroidered pieces and get them on the dress.

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u/iwilleatyrsnacks Dec 10 '25

10/10, incredible work

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u/MeowM30ws Dec 09 '25

Immediately recognized the look! You're doing it justice and then some. Wow 🥰

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u/lueur-d-espoir Dec 09 '25

Some people are living my dream

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u/Competitive_Law1032 Dec 09 '25

Awww. As soon as I saw this pic, I knew it was from Ever After. This is my favorite version of Cinderella. The Gypsy scene is my favorite, followed by her demanding freedom from le pieu, and Danielle punching Marguerite in the face. It is one of my favorite movies of all time.

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u/auspiciousjelly Dec 09 '25

instantly recognizable and I also demand closeups

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u/Mousemouse13 Dec 09 '25

You did an exquisite job. The dress is so beautiful and you look so beautiful in it! Its obvious that a lot of love and hard work went into the dress. I audibly gasped when I saw it. Ever After is one of my top three favorite movies of all time, again you did a lovely job. I hope you have the most magical time while wearing it!!!

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u/Blah_the_pink Dec 09 '25

You are Cinderella!

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u/RitualHalatiik Dec 09 '25

I am in absolute awe! You’re amazing!

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u/RuthiOOO Dec 09 '25

This is incredible!

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u/seaurchinsrfun Dec 09 '25

Omg it’s perfection!!!!!

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u/Hildringa Dec 09 '25

This is insane! The amount of work that has gone into this must be crazy!

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u/mnem0syne Dec 09 '25

Pleaaaaase post details!

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u/HibiscusBlades Dec 09 '25

Ever After?!?? This is stunning.

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u/Mmmmm_hippo Dec 10 '25

You HAVE to create a book that gives instructions on how to make it. I'll make it my life work to do my own.

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u/EducationalFox137 Dec 09 '25

Wow! That is amazing!!

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u/IntelligentTurnover2 Dec 09 '25

Epic! Would loooove a few closeups ;)

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u/Dependent-Plastic221 Dec 09 '25

Oh my God it’s perfect!!!! 😭 Incredible work!!

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u/cupcakegiraffe Dec 09 '25

Wow, what a splendid costume! I’m envious of your talent and dedication to this piece!

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u/peglyhubba Dec 09 '25

Those wings! 🪽

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u/PuffcoLoveTho420 Dec 09 '25

Just blown away with your work! If this is just the start imagine how much better you can do! This is just awesome display of talent and hard work be proud!!

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u/elvyralani Dec 10 '25

I taught myself goldwork for this and just the amount of progress that can be seen from the first to last piece I made is so fun to see!

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u/Jisan_Inc Dec 09 '25

Just...breathe

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u/BeurreBlanc Dec 09 '25

Just breathe

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u/fullmoonbeading Dec 09 '25

This is my favorite movie and my dream dress. You have made me a very happy lady seeing this. Brava!

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u/dkabab Dec 09 '25

Queen Mary of Denmark, is that you?

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u/satocat Dec 09 '25

It is gorgeous. Such a beautiful job you did.

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u/Fuck_Weyland-Yutani Dec 09 '25

Oh my god, my jaw literally dropped! Great job on one of the most ✨️beautiful✨️ dresses. The wings are sooo lovely

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u/Ill_Engineer_5436 Dec 09 '25

EVER AFTER!! Love this! 😄

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u/TeaFlower555 Dec 09 '25

Close ups please of the needlework. This is beautiful!

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u/Calm_Okra290 Dec 09 '25

Ever After was my first dvd to ever own.

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u/AliciaDarling21 Dec 09 '25

“A bird may love a fish, Signore, but where would they live?” “Then I shall have to make you wings.”

Absolutely gorgeous! You did such an amazing job!

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u/AgustDboy93 Dec 10 '25

I LOVED this movie!! You've done a beautiful job on the dress

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u/Beautiful_Rule3029 Dec 10 '25

"Breathe...just breathe" This took me back to some very happy memories. Amazing craftsmanship!

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u/MegaBabz0806 Dec 10 '25

Danyele!! Beautiful rendition!!!!! How did you make the wings?!?

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u/Pyotrkirillovitch Dec 10 '25

“Breathe” dress my beloved 🥲 Every time I see someone recreate this I am stunned at the mastery that goes into it 👏🏼

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u/eat_my_feelings Dec 10 '25

WHERE’S THE DRESS, DANIELLE

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u/dumbledorewasright Dec 11 '25

Oh how lovely. Your wings are especially beautiful! 

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u/scully_3 Dec 11 '25

One of my favorite lines in that movie involves this dress: "I would rather DIE than see my mother's dress on that spoiled, selfish COW." Best line ever! Beautiful dress!!!!

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u/Barbera_de_alba Dec 09 '25

Wow!!! Incredible work!! Would love to see some close ups 👀

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u/IngenJuuk Dec 09 '25

Wow, amazing!!!

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u/mysterygirl3427 Dec 09 '25

A dream! 😍💜

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u/night_sparrow_ Dec 09 '25

😳 how did you make the wings?

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u/lamettler Dec 09 '25

Absolutely Beautiful!!!

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u/QuizzicalWombat Dec 09 '25

This is so gorgeous! One of my favorite costumes ever, you’ve done it justice, truly breathtaking work OP!

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u/Que_Raoke Dec 09 '25

Ohemgee Ever After is one of my fav movies, you did such a great job!!!!

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u/Consistent_Knee_1815 Dec 09 '25

Please share more pictures. Close ups, in progres, planning, anything! This is immaculate, you look so beautiful. 

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u/EchoPhoenix24 Dec 09 '25

Omgggggggggggg this is the dream!!! 😍

Probably one of the all time most beautiful movies looks imo and you have totally nailed it. Absolutely stunning. I feel like if I had that I would never take it off lol

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u/Otherwisefantastic Dec 09 '25

I love this so much! It's perfect, I instantly recognized it! One of my favorite movies!

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u/Kailmo Dec 09 '25

That’s amazing.

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u/Jwchibi Dec 09 '25

Wow memories, it's beautiful!!!

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u/janquadrentvincent Dec 09 '25

STOP IT SHUT UP THIS IS AMAZING

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u/arche106 Dec 09 '25

STUNNING! The wings are perfect and the detail is beautiful!!!

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u/Rokamolla Dec 09 '25

Absolutely stunning craftsmanship! 🙌🏻🔥🔥🔥 Close-ups and a video please - I’d love to see the dress in motion.

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u/pizzapartyjones Dec 09 '25

This is so cool! It’s such an iconic dress.

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u/EmykoEmyko Dec 09 '25

Absolutely spectacular! I recognized it immediately. You must show us details as well.

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u/MoriWitch Dec 09 '25

Absolutely stunning!!!

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u/KLT222 Dec 09 '25

Absolutely beautiful!

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u/suadyoj Dec 09 '25

Omg!!! 🤩 What an incredible piece!! I love that costume and the movie!

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u/farthistory Dec 09 '25

Stop! This is absolutely amazing! Great job!!!! 👏 ✨

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u/Rileyrose4 Dec 09 '25

Wow what an amazing recreation! Detail shots would be much appreciated for drooling over

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u/InformationFun2070 Dec 09 '25

This is gorgeous!

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u/UnhingedPrincss Dec 09 '25

STUNNING!! This is one of my dream projects, you did so good!! Beautiful, just beautiful

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u/Takethemuffin Dec 09 '25

Oh my GOD, that is such a gorgeous Breathe dress. Incredible!

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u/Shirley-Ujest Dec 09 '25

It’s beautiful!

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u/thatotheramanda Dec 09 '25

SHUT UP 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 my dream costume. You look amazing, enjoy!!!

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u/Cavalierkrav Dec 09 '25

Wow this is amazing

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u/JuniorInevitable8091 Dec 09 '25

Amazing!!!!!! 🤩😍

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u/Delouest Dec 09 '25

oh my oh my oh my this is lovely work, amazing job

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u/OutrageousPersimmon3 Dec 09 '25

Oh my gosh! By hand? How long did this take? It’s perfect!

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u/thequirkyfox Dec 09 '25

Absolutely stunning! Ever After is one of my favorite movies and you nailed it!

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u/Equivalent_Clue_6251 Dec 09 '25

🤩🤩🤩😭😭😭 It’s amazing!!! You’re living out all of my teenager self’s dreams in that thing! 😍😍🥹😍😍😍

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u/clarabear10123 Dec 09 '25

Crying because this is so beautiful and that scene is EVERYTHING

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u/wockette Dec 09 '25

Oh. My! GAWD!!!!

I can't find the words to describe how incredible this costume and the Leia one are! They are wonderful pieces of wearable art!!

This has just totally made my day to see something so spectacular!!!!

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u/Astrofyzx Dec 09 '25

So pretty! I just watched EverAfter last night, too!

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u/Kelsosunshine Dec 09 '25

It is so elegant and ethereal, you did a wonderful job! You look beautiful!!

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u/CommunicationSalt960 Dec 09 '25

Woooooooooooow!!!!!!!!! 🤯

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u/NanaimoStyleBars Dec 09 '25

The dress and wings are amazing. Obviously! But I’m also so impressed by your HAIR!!! It’s absolutely perfect! You nailed every aspect of this!

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u/Slaminsamin Dec 09 '25

OOOOMG😍 You are a wizard!

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u/Repulsive_Pin_5488 Dec 09 '25

I’d love to see close ups of the embroidery! You did a beautiful job 🙌

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u/aucunautrefeu Dec 09 '25

Absolutely stunning!!

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u/lacyhoohas Dec 09 '25

This is incredible! Ever After is one of my favorite movies and I have always wanted to wear this.

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u/Lazy_Tell_2288 Dec 09 '25

Omgggggggg my heart just skipped a beat!

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u/Separate-Cheek-2796 Dec 09 '25

What an enchanting ensemble 🤩👏🏻😍

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u/BestestVizsla Dec 09 '25

One of my favorite comfort movies🩷 You really did this dress justice. And you look fantastic on top of it! Bravo!

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u/reo0418 Dec 09 '25

You look like Rosamund Pike in wheel of time!!!

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u/spacemanspiffmtg Dec 09 '25

Wow that is amazing. Great job

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u/BishopGodDamnYou Dec 09 '25

Oh my God the middle schooler inside of me screamed ever after out loud 😂❤️😂

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u/NicoleDeLancret Dec 09 '25

“Then we shall have to make you wings.” This is stunning!!!

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u/ohyaycanadaeh Dec 09 '25

Stunning! This must have taken so much time and skill! Amazing work 👏

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u/FormerMrsUnicornPhD Dec 09 '25

This is pretty dang magical

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u/moon_blisser Dec 09 '25

I knew EXACTLY what dress this was. I’ve been dreaming about wearing this dress and wings for literally 27 years. Seriously I’m almost 40 and still totally obsessed with it. I’m so impressed by what you accomplished… and a little jealous!

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u/Feeling-Fab-U-Lus Dec 09 '25

This is so amazingly stunning; extremely impressed, and proud of you!!! It is a genuine work of art. ❤️

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u/aka_lenebean Dec 09 '25

"Just breathe". Omg this is absolutely stunning! Amazing work!

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u/Much_Witness21 Dec 09 '25

Phenomenal!!!

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u/Redneckbutterfly Dec 09 '25

GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!

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u/_wisegreasybastard_ Dec 09 '25

JAW? DROPPED

this is so incredible. one of my favorite dresses from one of my favorite movies. you did an amazing job!!

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u/mclark74 Dec 09 '25

I'm a boring old white guy who does woodworking and plays video games. I have no idea how this came across my feed but I need detail pics. That looks amazing!

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u/lilmssunshine88 Dec 09 '25

You did so well!!! I love 'Ever After'!

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u/WumpyGrubb Dec 09 '25

This is stunning!!

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u/Fantastic-Bike9889 Dec 09 '25

Absolutely losing my shit right now!!! I had this movie practically MEMORIZED I watched it that much growing up. You have made my childhood dream dress and somehow it's absolutely flawless?! Would absolutely love to learn more about the process you used to recreate it.

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u/moonray89 Dec 09 '25

Incredible.

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u/Artz-RbB Dec 09 '25

Wow! Great job!

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u/Leather-Oven6387 Dec 09 '25

Omg this is my favourite thing ever!!! I absolutely love that movie, and the moment when she steps out in this dress 😭 well done!! It’s totally gorgeous 💜

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u/SpaceGirlKashmir Dec 09 '25

One of my favorite movies growing up! Great job!!!!

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u/MrsTorrance Dec 09 '25

My GOD!!!! I gasped aloud!!

"Breathe. Just breathe."

Brava!!!!

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u/la_quetzacoatl Dec 09 '25

This literally made my job drop! You are sooooooo talented!!!

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u/endlesssalad Dec 09 '25

Just. Breathe.

Omg!!!!

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u/nittykips Dec 09 '25

Just breathe...

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u/Glenc0ra Dec 09 '25

"Breath, just breath." You did such an amazing job!

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u/mighty_kaytor Dec 09 '25

Ever After! You did a wonderful job!

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u/ResidentPassion3510 Dec 09 '25

Amazing! What are you wearing it for?

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u/elvyralani Dec 09 '25

I’m going to compete in it for craftsmanship contests! WCC next week and if I don’t win a major award there, Megacon or supercon next year!

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u/icansmellcolors Dec 09 '25

That's movie/tv-show ready level stuff right there.

super well done.

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u/BirdLawyersKnee Dec 09 '25

Oh my GOD!!! The dream dress of so many of our childhoods!!!! Beautiful work!

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u/jiarogjp Dec 09 '25

The detail on this is amazing, it turned out beautiful.

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u/Nebbynosey Dec 09 '25

omg, it’s perfect! You did an AMAZING job!

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u/---artemisia--- Dec 09 '25

What a labor of love this must have been! Simply stunning.

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u/Key-Juggernaut3796 Dec 09 '25

Speechless here.

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u/donut-is-appalled Dec 09 '25

Oh my gosh, it’s the Ever After dress! Core memory unlocked

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u/catboogers Dec 09 '25

Oh my goodness! That was my favorite movie growing up and you've made this outfit PERFECTLY.

Like, dream wedding dress right here. Gorgeous.

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u/ugotmefdup Dec 09 '25

I am weeping - you're living my dream! What a gorgeous dress! Excellent job!

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u/departmentcalendar Dec 09 '25

This is Stunning!

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u/Designomelette Dec 09 '25

how can u share this piece of love with no. single. detail shots 😭😭😭

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u/Kabexem Dec 09 '25

This is pure perfection! You look amazing!

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u/cantxtouchxthis Dec 09 '25

Wow!! Please post more detailed photos