We figured I will need a couple of weekends in what's left of 2015, and another 8 to 10 weekends in early 2016 to make this come together before our wedding on April 2, 2016.
So, here's the pattern of the dress I'll be making. I found it on Ebay! It's tea length, and not too stuffy--a critical dress feature for a woman of my years!
I plan to make (no pattern) a lace-overlay, off-the-shoulder shirt with half-sleeves to go with it.
Much like this one I saw on Etsy:
Here's the lace I'll use for that overlay. The scalloped edge will make up the neckline. I got this from G Street Fabric's fancy stash of lace.
The dress calls for tulle to be gathered and sewn to the lining to make the bottom of the dress look a little more full. I thought it would be cute to do this in teal. I haven't yet decided if this feature will be peak-a-boo or not.
Here's the satin ribbon that I'll use to lace up the back of the dress. I purchased it from a corset shop.
This is the luxurious off-white hemp-silk blend that I will use for the dress. It's gorgeous. Bought online from Dharma Trading Company; they sell all the best silks that are ready for dyeing, though I won't be dyeing this!
This is the 100% silk lining for the dress.
This is the 100% silk organza; a very stiff fabric used to add body to the bodice of a gown.
Sigh...here's a birdcage veil that I made...that I HATE. It just sits there like a napkin on my head. What I once thought would be a really cute little item is now the stuff of my nightmares. I hope the rest goes better. I've decided--no veil. I'll just stick some flowers and butterflies in my up-do.
Here are said (handmade silk) butterflies from a gal in England that I found on Etsy.
Bonus photo of my teal kitten heels.
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