Boy F and Girl K are MARRIED! OMG! We are so excited! We love Girl K and think that if she can put up with Boy F, WELCOME to the Family!
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| The Newest Mr & Mrs P! |
Girl K asked if I would make her wedding dress............of course I would!
This is the inspiration photos she had. She chose the fabric. A mesh knit with variegated scattered pearls. She is going to be a beautiful bride!
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| Inspiration Photo #1 |
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| Inspiration Photo #2 |
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| Inspiration Photo Back |
Girl K requested that the front v be higher for modesty and have a full coverage back. I had to make a few muslins for fitting and designs prior to making the dress. Using leftover/scrap fabrics for the muslins likely scared her. The muslin dresses were UGLY!
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| Muslin #1 |
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| Muslin Side View |
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| Muslin #2 Waistband |
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| Muslin #2 |
Butterick 5282 was a choice for the bodice front because the two previous muslin versions wasn't working with the raised v in the front.
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| Butterick 5282 |
Muslin #3 is getting uglier! But I'm trying to use fabric similar to the finished fabric that I found in my stash that I could use.
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| Muslin #3 |
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| Muslin #3 |
Then some fabric dilemma! Lining fabric was a bit tricky to make the mesh knit overlay look great. But Dear Hubby helped with decision making since I was over thinking.
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| So many shades of white knit! |
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| Knit lining |
Moving along finally, I sewed slow. Really, really. slow. Making sure I wasn't tired and thinking each step through.
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| Bodice start |
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| Bodice coming along |
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| An entire day dedicated to waistband making |
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| Bodice & waistband together |
Lady K's sleeve choice was a beautiful one. Unlined, elastic wrist and full.
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| Sleeve |
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| Another sleeve |
At first Lady K wasn't sure she wanted a train but I suggested at least a small one so she didn't feel like her dress was more prom like. She was happy with the train choice!
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| Skirt back with train |
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| Skirt attached to bodice |
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| Back view with train |
Lady K came probably 6-8 times for try ons. I think her smile says A LOT!
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| Lady K! |
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| Back View |
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| Ohhhh, the sleeves! |
I did a tiny rolled hem on the skirt hem & train. The last step.... I was nervous!
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| Train |
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| Rolled hem finish |
I made two different types of bustle for the train. A two loop & button bustle at the base of the zipper but am unsure if the weight of the train will pull the dress backward on her. The mesh pearl fabric is heavy! I also added a finger loop at the tip of the train so she can hold it in her hand. Her choice.
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| Train bustled |
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| I am finished! |
I am emotionally exhausted from being my own worst critic. Lady K was a wonderful Bride. Always thankful and not overly concerned about every minor detail. Left it all up to me. I've sewn 2 wedding dresses my whole life and all within the past 7 months. I do not think this will be my new hobby!
I will post professional pictures as soon as we receive them.
Happy Sewing!
