They're essentially done! Since this picture, I have hemmed them and now just need to add a simple ribbon sash. The color is really off in this photo. The fabric is a beautiful, rich, light purple (not quite lavender) dupioni silk. I found the silk at G-Street Fabrics back in March and knew I wanted to make something out of it for the wedding. After looking for non-white flower girl dresses (call me selfish, but I want to be the only one wearing white on the big day), my decision was made! The silk was easy to work with, though it frayed a ton! I used Simplicity 4647 for the pattern and have nothing but high marks to give it. However, I did omit the layers of tulle it called for as the dress puffs out enough on it's own. I'll show pictures of the dresses in action after the wedding!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Flower girl Dresses
They're essentially done! Since this picture, I have hemmed them and now just need to add a simple ribbon sash. The color is really off in this photo. The fabric is a beautiful, rich, light purple (not quite lavender) dupioni silk. I found the silk at G-Street Fabrics back in March and knew I wanted to make something out of it for the wedding. After looking for non-white flower girl dresses (call me selfish, but I want to be the only one wearing white on the big day), my decision was made! The silk was easy to work with, though it frayed a ton! I used Simplicity 4647 for the pattern and have nothing but high marks to give it. However, I did omit the layers of tulle it called for as the dress puffs out enough on it's own. I'll show pictures of the dresses in action after the wedding!
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What devotion to your own wedding! Love the dress, can't wait to see the pictures ;)
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! My wedding is on October 10th, so Im right there with you, girl!
ReplyDeletelove it! i always found it weird when people had white flowergirl dresses...i too wanted to be the only one in white!
ReplyDeleteI can just imagine how beautiful that shade is in real life. I'm in awe of your wedding preperation.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see pictures of the big day.
Sorry I meant preparation!
ReplyDeleteThat looks fantastic, great job!! Less than three weeks now :)
ReplyDeletewow!! It looks great. You must be getting so excited!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great. You've just reminded me that I was thinking of making my daughter a dress for an upcoming wedding reception. Hmm, I think I still have time...
ReplyDeleteDARLING!!!! I made View A of that pattern for Miss S and her cousin a couple years ago and I love that pattern!! I omitted the tulle too...:)
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