My good friend Marianne, and her daughter Bethany (also my friend) asked me last fall if I would consider making a wedding dress for Bethany who was to be married at the end of February. I was happy to oblige as my efforts would be a much better gift than I could ever have afforded at the time.
The quest for patterns and fabric was on. Bethany really wanted something that felt sort of 15th century and princess-y. They went to San Francisco in search of ivory brocade and came home with a couple of yards of said brocade and several yards of ivory velvet. The brocade (which was beautiful) was discontinued and the store only had a few yards, so they decided to use it for the contrast, and velvet for the main dress. To any of you who have sewn velvet before, well, you know how my heart sunk. It has to be the hardest fabric to sew... it slips and walks and stretches... anyway, I didn't say a word to the bride because the purchase was made and it was what she wanted.
Every time I take on a big sewing project I remember how much I really enjoy sewing. And for all the lost sleep over this dress, I would like to make it again with a different fabric. All in all, the dress really suited the bride and the wedding was beautiful.
I am so glad it's over :)
Yes, it was a Scottish wedding with all the men - including minister - in kilts
