For any new readers who are reading my blog (forgive me if you have heard this before) I am due to get married to my D Mike on the 18th May this year. That my dear readers is only 10 weeks tomorrow......................
I have managed to purchase the bridesmaid fabric you see below for the little ones and I am using the pretty BurdaStyle 02/2012 pattern for my 10.5yr old bridesmaid, and Butterick 5705 for the little ones ages - nearly 2yrs and nearly 3yrs old. I have selected this lovely gold for the cummerbund, and this will be the colour scheme for my older bridesmaids.
I have already made up the Butterick 5705 as my test garment in this fabric, and my D Alana thinks its her princess dress. I didn't underline the dress as instructed and feel it would look better if I did, so I am going to make it again. Now that I have made it up once, it will be quicker to sew the next two dresses, which I intend to sew in tandem.
I have cut out the two little dresses last night, together with the lining, and tomorrow I am going to purchase my underlining and the fabric for the big dresses.
I have managed to purchase the bridesmaid fabric you see below for the little ones and I am using the pretty BurdaStyle 02/2012 pattern for my 10.5yr old bridesmaid, and Butterick 5705 for the little ones ages - nearly 2yrs and nearly 3yrs old. I have selected this lovely gold for the cummerbund, and this will be the colour scheme for my older bridesmaids.
I have already made up the Butterick 5705 as my test garment in this fabric, and my D Alana thinks its her princess dress. I didn't underline the dress as instructed and feel it would look better if I did, so I am going to make it again. Now that I have made it up once, it will be quicker to sew the next two dresses, which I intend to sew in tandem.
I have cut out the two little dresses last night, together with the lining, and tomorrow I am going to purchase my underlining and the fabric for the big dresses.
So what about your dress I hear you say. Well I pretty much know what patterns I will need to mix and match to achieve the style that I want, and I have a special friend who is coming up next weekend to help me fit my muslin so I am hoping that I will then be able to start sewing my dress soon to. I have seen the fabric I like, and once I get the muslin made up, I will purchase that too (I am waiting just in case the muslin presents any issues).
Now my daughter-in-law has had her baby (the lovely Sofia) 2 weeks ago, and can you believe that she is back to her pre-pregnancy weight, I will take her measurements Sunday when they all come to visit for Mothers day. Sadly my daughter is getting larger, as her baby is due in the next 9-11 weeks (they said it may come early) so I am still not sure how I am going to cope with her expanding or shrinking frame.
I am going to write myself a little project plan tonight because I really need to stick to my dates as much as possible to achieve what I have to do.
Just in case you all think I am totally crazy (well I am a little) I am going to be off work from the 3rd May through to the wedding, and I have wrapped two days around the Easter holidays too, so I am sure this will help.
As normal I'll keep you posted. Catch you later......................
Your calm confidence is amazing. The dresses will be beautiful. That is such a lovely soft color scheme.
ReplyDeleteStay sane. It's wonderful you are doing so much for your own wedding, I think it will be worth it. The easy way out is to hand it all over to a stranger who does not know your family.
ReplyDeleteYour colour scheme is so soft looking. I look forward to see all the dresses and how everyone looks on the big day.
ReplyDeleteI know you will get everything done on time and fitting beautifully.
Which pattern are you using for the adults?
ReplyDeleteLovely colors. Some planning sounds like a good idea. So much fun to look forward to.
ReplyDeleteYour wedding plans are really getting into the 'exciting' phase - such fun times! Sounds like you are on-top-of it all...J
ReplyDeleteDont forget to slot in some time for pampering too :) i bet everything will turn out beautifully!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a brave woman!All that work ahead of you! The dresses are going to look great. And I´m so looking forward to see what you are planning for yourself, yay!
ReplyDeleteYou are truly amazing, Pauline! I am so eager to see what you sew for the bride!
ReplyDeleteCannot wait to see your dress. I have all the confidence in the world that you will finish everyting with time to spare and it will all be absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteTHe patterns are adorable.. They will be so fun to make.. We are anxiously awaiting
ReplyDeleteall the pretty dresses that are for the wedding.I know this is going to be a really
pretty wedding.If I havent told you already..Congradulations.. Best wishes to both
of you.
Well we HAVE been wondering, so thanks for the update. I expect lots and lots of pictures of the wedding with those darling little bridesmaids!
ReplyDeleteYou are so ambitious! I trust the little dresses will come along quickly. The process should help the making of the bigger ones easier, yes? You've sketched out quite a bit of work to do in 10 weeks, but I have faith in you!
ReplyDeletelooking forward to seeing all the dresses and good luck for the big day
ReplyDeleteThe patterns you have chosen are just beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteThe Burdastyle dress is beautiful, I've admired it in the magazine many times. Next weekend should be full on sewing fun - really looking forward to it!
ReplyDeleteI would absolutely collapse under that much pressure! I'm the type to do everything way ahead of time. You must be a very accomplished seamstress. Looking forward to LOTS of pictures, although I don't now when you find any time at all to blog!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Joy