Bella Mae’s Designs

Little did she know… 15 year old me walked into a theater to watch Cinderella and left not knowing her life would be changed because of the ballgown. 6 years and 6 replicas later, her YouTube channel and business soared thanks to the determination to create the “perfect” replica! 🦋 #cinderella

But mainly the bubble dress… 🫧 Getting to see this dress… In person… While I’m currently making a replica? Absolutely amazing! Seeing the details of this incredible costume with my own eyes was not only a tremendous help in creating my dress — but also — a bit daunting to see what my pile of fabrics, beads, and sequins need to be turn into! 😅 P.S. stayed turned for progress update!!

When your sister gets a dairy cow… After living out a dream of mine, it can now be confirmed — this dress can survive a day in the life of Cinderella! :) Since this chore is one that Cinderella would have done, I’ve always wanted to wear her day dress while milking a cow… It was a bit cumbersome, but overall, I’d say it was the most nice I’ve ever looked while milking! P.S. I’ve milked plenty of goats in my younger years and milking a cow brought back all those fond memories! 🐄 And thanks to my sister Shayna for joining me on this whim and filming me! @Tree To Shop

Filmed this awhile back and just realized I didn’t film several clips — but made do with what I had! :) Yes, I sewed each and every one of these costumes. From replicas, to my own designs based on characters! (And so many more!) #sewing #fashiondesigner

Corsets are only the beginning of the adventure…or costume! Creating the proper shape, these structured undergarments are fundamental for costumes — not only when it comes to historical, but also fantasy! Susan’s looks from the Narnia films are no exception! 🏹 That’s why I designed this corset pattern — it’s the perfect combo of historical design and an added dash of fantasy with it’s side lacings, gold trim, and leather bound edges. → Pre-order this corset pattern on my shop (link in bio.) P.S. This will be the base of all my Narnia Looks, from her main look to her battle outfits!

If you’ve followed any of my other costume builds, you’ll know I’m all about the base… → that is, the costume base! I always include some sort of structure, usually in the form of a corset. Corsets help mold the body to the desired shape and style of the costume — Susan Pevensie’s costumes are no exception. → She might be in a fantasy land, but fabric rules still apply! :) Watch the making of this corset and discover its blend of #historical and #narnia inspiration!

The 10th anniversary calls for a new #gwrm for Cinderella’s ballgown! This time with a little twist on her accessories! ✨ (Aren’t the shoes outrageously fun?!) Stay tuned for more! Filming location is the beautiful @Ravington