Neher-in-law5 Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Here is the wedding dress I made (with much great help from my sister) for my youngest daughter. The fabric is from Joann's Casa collection, machine washable and dryable. I wouldn't use any other kind (I've done 4 of them now). This is at the second reception 2 weeks after the ceremony at his home state. This was what the dress looked like after washing it, letting it hang to dry (since the first daughter was worried about color transfer from her dryer), and having it half smashed while traveling, and no pressing before she put it on! That is why I will only use Casa satin for things I want to be good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 The back with it bustled. We had one grab point and swung the train around and looped it on a button on the lower hip. Just the one point held it well through all the action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 It really had good swing while they re-inacted their first dance that they had someone choreograph for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susanri Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 So lovely! She's beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaLKB Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 That is soooo pretty ! Great fabric, too. Didn't know there was such a thing out there. I haven't made any garments for such a long time. Not since the quilting bug got me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Maddelyn that is just beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnysnowden Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Wonderful, isn't it great to be done and have a great success! Ginny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Very pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 So beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Oh my, isn't she just gorgeous, and such a happy smile! Love that dress! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Beautiful!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleksich Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I can't wait to make something so beautiful like that dress for my daughter's wedding next August. Thanks for putting what fabric you used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoinette Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 She is lovely. And I too appreciate the input on the fabric. Now will you also tell us about the pattern. It's gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyT Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Beautiful!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Thanks for the comments. The request for the pattern is somewhat of a joke! I made a muslin six seam dress from the pattern that I happened to use for the #2 and #3 daughters, then my sister cut off a large piece of the satin and started to drape and pin it! Micayla stood in her "used by all the sisters" crinoline slip and the muslin for the large part of two weekends while we fit and fiddled with the fabric to get it to look like the inspiration picture. The ruffles were made from the Casa organza cut as a spiral (like when a wound spring is released) tight at the center and growing wider as each spiral goes out. Then they were sewn in pairs about 1.5 inches apart in the desired area. The spiral was held up by the center curve and stitched straight down so the ruffle would fold over on itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 That's a gorgeous confection of a dress! And she looks beautiful--great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenie123 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 OMG ,your daughter ,the groom ,the dress ,the fabric ,the weather its all such a perfect match !!! I have been drooling over that dress ,its so perfect in every way and machine washable ,unbeleivable ,you and your help did an outstanding job !!!!!!!!! I just loveeeee me some ruffles too ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne from Guam Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Terrific! I bet you are so pleased! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestieMom Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Lovely dress and beautiful bride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoseCity Quilter Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 That is a very nice dress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Wow that dress is gorgeous and the bride is pretty lovely herself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Beautiful dress and beautiful bride!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniespoon Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 You did a beautiful job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Beautiful!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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