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!

9 comments:

~Michelle~ said...

What devotion to your own wedding! Love the dress, can't wait to see the pictures ;)

Costume Diva said...

It looks great! My wedding is on October 10th, so Im right there with you, girl!

nicole said...

love it! i always found it weird when people had white flowergirl dresses...i too wanted to be the only one in white!

Colette said...

I can just imagine how beautiful that shade is in real life. I'm in awe of your wedding preperation.

I can't wait to see pictures of the big day.

Colette said...

Sorry I meant preparation!

Kristen said...

That looks fantastic, great job!! Less than three weeks now :)

Katie Jean said...

wow!! It looks great. You must be getting so excited!!

UK lass in US said...

It 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...

Raesha D said...

DARLING!!!! 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...:)