Frocks
With the bridesmaids in varying shades of autumn foliage in vintage thrift finds of their own choosing - the hunt, of course, continues - the only real dress I've endeavored to worry about has been my own.
When I decided to sew it myself I knew it would be daunting, but the help I've had and continue to have has been amazing. Kelsi and Leslie, I am indebted to you both. At least I've got a good yard of extra net lace for mistakes!
Dress Pattern
I'm working from this discontinued pattern, discovered through Google Fu mastery by Kelsi, my maid of honor, for a scant eighteen dollars from an antique dress dealer in Canada.
A mock up of view A - the one featured - has been completed, fitted, and taken apart again with Leslie's patient assistance to cut the pieces for the final dress. I've decided to go with elbow length sleeves instead of a full sleeve, and am looking to use the scalloped edge of the net lace around the neck line.
Mock Up
Before the beastly thing - constructed from broad cloth, curtains, a bed sheet, and a table cloth - was savaged, a few photographs were taken. I don't kid myself that Mike is peeking, but some folks might want to be surprised, so.
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Are you sure you want to peek?
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Really?
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The real dress will have a lace overlay on the whole dress. I only ran out of table cloth for the mock up!
And a little video, because Kelsi indulges all of my silly whims.
My Wedding Dress
We did it! With a few minor alterations still in the works, the dress is still more than finished enough to share.
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I am abusing these elipses, I know.
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But with good intentions!
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Please see the photo album in the gallery for pictures of the process!
