I seem to have a lot of wedding dresses showing up in my life right now which is great, because if there’s anything I love, it’s a white dress!
A (in progress) was a gift from Barbara G. to redesign however I want. It was her actual wedding dress and came with a voluminous veil. I’m in the process of making it a sleeveless, scoop neck dress with a fishtail hemline.
B (in progress) is a specific project for Sara V. It was originally her Grandmother’s 1940′s wedding dress and we’re redesigning it for her own wedding! I need to dig up the before photo for this one. I took off the sleeves and sheer high neck, brought up the waistline, took in the sides and shoulders and now the real fun begins: I’m designing a beautiful draped sheer overlay for the top and a sheer overlay trail down the back.
C is still in it’s original “before” state. It was a gift from Vivian V. who had it as a work prop and I’m allowed to redesign it however I want. There’s lots of beads and lace, a giant bow on the back, puffy sleeves, etc. I haven’t quite decided what I want to do yet but I love the lace trim at the bottom hem.
D is also still in it’s original “before” state. It was a gift from Sarah C. who also had it as a potential work prop and I’m allowed to redesign it however I want. Unfortunately, the fabric is beginning to dry rot which is completely irreversible so redesigning this into something wearable is probably out of the question. However, the fabric might be great for a home decor in a project that leaves the fabric in a permanent position with little pressure on it and doesn’t move. That way it won’t rip but the pretty embroidery can be enjoyed!
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