So, the wedding planning has been put on hold until after my best friend’s marriage at the end of May. I am so excited to see her become a Mrs. and be a part of the celebration. I only hope that I don’t trip and fall walking down the aisle. That is always my greatest fear whenever I have to appear in front of anyone.
One thing that I did accomplish, though, was to choose a dress. You’ll remember that there were quite a few different options that I was considering. I went back to the idea I originally had, right after our engagement. I’m going to make my dress. Really. I can do it, I promise.
Can you tell that people have been skeptical about this plan?
I couldn’t decide which pattern I liked best, so I ordered these three:
Once I got my hands on the patterns, it was easy to decide. There’s just something more glamourous about the 2902 pattern. Maybe it’s the gloves in the artistic rendering, maybe it’s that it looks to be made of satin. Whatever it is, that will be my wedding dress.
My mom and I went to our local Hancock Fabrics to see what the selection was for fabric. Being that this is prom season, they had an abundance of fancy apparel fabric. What’s better? It was on sale! We deliberated over the rustle of taffeta, the dull satin, the heavy brocades and eventually settled on a shiny, ivory satin with a white hang-free lining. Since I’ll be making this view of the dress, we considered using a different color for the yoke and hem detail. However, we weren’t happy with the selection of green satins (naturally, it would be green!) so I’ll make those from the same ivory satin as the dress.
I’m so excited about this project! I’m really excited that my mom thought it wise to practice with a muslin. When I told her I already had plenty of muslin to make a test run, she said, “What if it’s good enough to wear, though? You’ll never wear a dress made out of muslin.” So, we headed over to the cotton area and decided on some of the Tutti-Fruitti collection to make a test dress. Of course, it was on sale, too!
After I finish the dress project, I’ll have two dresses to wear – one for the ceremony and one for the honeymoon! I may also end up putting those other patterns I bought to good use and make some honeymoon sundresses from them. I kind of like the idea of tooling around on the beach in a sweet vintage dress.
3 responses so far ↓
guinness74 // May 2, 2009 at 9:06 am |
I’m no fashion maven, but I chose 2902 before I read your post. You’re right, it does look more sophisticated and glamorous!
Kate // May 4, 2009 at 11:29 pm |
Um, I would like a dress please. Also, it’s about damn time you posted something new. I quit checking it had been so long.
Chris // May 28, 2009 at 2:45 am |
Hi I just happened to come across your blog when I googled Vogue 2902.
I cant believe but those 3 dresses are what I have been trying to decide between for my wedding. We have only just set the date – 3rd OCtober this year. I have decided to make 2902 as well.
I really like 2960 but my BF is making the dress for me and she doesnt like the idea of buttons so we scratched that one.
Would love to know how you are going with the dress making and whether it works out well.
Christine