DIY Wedding Dress

Hi, I have 16 months until my wedding and would love to be able to make my own dress. I have a good sewing machine I’ve never used (my Christmas gift last year when I thought I’d get into it).

I want to make a fairly simple crepe strapless fit and flare dress. If I’m really honest I also want it ruched and an asymmetrical drop waste like the Blue dress by Chosen by Khya. It’s my dream dress but out of my price range and I also would feel really proud to make my own. I would appreciate any of the following:

  1. Do you have suggestions of people who would charge me for lessons / to walk me through the process? I need them to be experienced in making a wedding dress.

  2. Any suggestions of videos to watch / sites to visit?

  3. Any thoughts on the style of dress in attempting and cautions?

  4. Any other thoughts?

I appreciate it!