I was thinking of what I could make for a spring wedding in Wisconsin. Wedding #1 is not far off — April 2. Wedding #2 isn't until the fall. Anyway, I think I have the design nailed down, but I need some help choosing fabrics. If you have any suggestions (with links!), please comment. No one ever comments here, though I can see how many pageviews I get. I know someone is reading this somewhere.
Anyway, I'm thinking the bodice of this dress (the Coffee Date Dress from Burdastyle.com):
On top of the fuller skirt below here (the Linda Skirt — also from Burdastyle.com)
I want to make the bodice in a bright print, maybe with a little retro appeal, and the skirt in a solid neutral, and then finish it with a nice wide sash in a colour that contrasts the print. Oh, and maybe a few layers of tulle (the same colour as the sash) peeking out underneath the skirt for fullness.
I already wasted 40 minutes of my daughter's precious naptime searching online fabric stores, and still can't decide. I thought I'd try outsourcing this. Suggestions?
Sue, have you seen the Cecilia (or CECILIA) line of fabrics by Ikea? They have a lovely light cotton bird fabric that would make such a great flouncy skirt (with a solid top and coordinating belt?) Imagine grey top, grey birds bottom and yellow or orange belt. LOVE!
ReplyDeleteI know you want solids, but this is just so cute. And you know that if anyone would recommend a bird fabric, I would!
Great thoughts you got there, believe I may possibly try just some of it throughout my daily life.
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