I recently told a group of friends that my dining room table was covered with Pink Fluffy Stuff. Translated that means I have been working on a bridesmaid dress. It is pink. It was fun to make. The young lady I made it for loved it. Win-Win!!
This is the pile of ‘pink fluff’ I started with. Sheer, thin, poly.
This is the dress that was made for another wedding a couple years ago. I know it looks white but it is really cream. For the pink one we went with a different ruffle look – more like the pattern than this version. She also didn’t want the ruffle on the sleeve.
So I suggested some scallops.
I just printed some ovals one right next to the other in a whole string, cut it out and used it as my guide at the bottom of the sleeve.
I cut 2 sleeves for each side, both out of the sheer fabric. I sewed the two pieces, right sides together, along the scalloped edge. I used pinking shears to trim the edge, and clipped each point of the scallops almost to the stitching. Turned and pressed then sewed up seam. You can find a tutorial for sewing a sleeve together this way here.
Finished bodice. I added the center piece for modesty 🙂
And on the lovely gal it was made for!
Center scrunchy piece I made out of just the heavier underlining fabric. I liked the look of that piece being a little different from the rest of the dress.
Back waist. Invisible zipper closure.
Back neck. Invisible zipper tab. Hook and a thread eye.
I hope I get to see some pics of the wedding – it is in Sunny California!
What color did your bridesmaids wear? Did you make their dresses? Have them custom made? Or did you find what you wanted at the bridal shoppe?
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Oh Jenni! so beautiful. awesome work Jill!
Gorgeous dress!
My bridesmaid wore the weirdest, most unmatchable, yet very pretty deep teal. We found the dresses at the JCPenney Outlet in C’Bus for $10 each and decided they would do. :o) Not vogue or couture in the least bit. But we’re still married so I guess it wasn’t all that awful :o)
Love that dress & the details, especially the scalloped sleeves.
That dress is absolutely stunning. I loved the close ups so I could appreciate all the detail you put into this. It’s perfect, absolutely perfect. Job well done!
What beautiful work, Jill! She looks stunning in it, too! Hope we get to see pics of the wedding!
I honestly cannot even imagine having that kind of talent and skill on a sewing machine. I’m totally in awe.
I’ve nominated you for the Liebster Award-congrats! Please stop by my blog for the details 🙂
Susan
LOVE IT!! My bridesmaids dresses were pink with a silver thread woven in. I always regretted the fact that I didn’t make myself a dress out of the same material..
Beautiful…stunning…gorgeous….love love love the pattern! Wonder if it could be made as a casual dress? And it’s awesome that someone nominated u for something…u def could win! Thx for sharing!
That was delicious. That’s the only word I can think of. That dress is like a total treat. You are so talented. I’ve enjoyed my visit to your blog.
Beautiful! Thank you for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
Sherry