As I have told you in an earlier post my friend Eve is getting married this
summer. I was asked to help out in designing the whole event and photographing.
Still the most exciting part of the preparation for me was finding "The
Dress". (I was browsing the web and found the most interesting stories how
other people found their I have to say there were a lot I enjoyed reading.)
Eve's dress is an A line gown from
Maggie Bridal we found at the most unlikely place.
We set off on a Saturday to find a TTD dress for the shoots and opted for a
less expensive "gown boutique" which sell simple designer inspired
dresses. The fitting went fine but no dress was suitable. We almost left before
we went through a set that was
on sale. And there it was perfect shape and
color with details of floral embellishments and a bit worn
Swarovski
crystalling. Which was savable with a bit of touch up. She was utterly
delighted with it and we picked it up instantly. I
love that I have the chance
to work with it and give a new meaning to it.
I have been doing some small alterations on Eve's wedding dress. I have
started with touching up the crystals and glass beads on the front and the back
which went very well. I have also added a small blue ribbon to the second layer
of underskirt with an embroidery of the initials of the couple and a red heart.
Just to make sure she has something blue.
I will have to wash it sew a dust bag, a lavender wing and breathable cotton
shoulder cover for it and it will be complete. Or I thought it will be. Still
today I was thinking that something is missing. I know it is not the usual
accessory for a wedding but I thought a clutch bag would go just lovely with it.
It is also perfect for holding those bits and bobs you just need to have with
you. I drew the pattern at least five times until I got it right as I wanted to
make the bottom part curved and completely flawless. Now that I have the shape completely
right I just have to embellish it with the right buttons and lace. I will use
shell buttons which I just love. I have got some vintage pieces from my gransy
some time before. Which she has been collecting over some many years. Now I can
make the best use of them. I will use the lace I got in Dublin in The Woollen Mills (just off Ha'penny bridge). I love the
detail on it as it is so delicate and not overdone.
Anyway, I thought I will share the pattern with you hoping you will give a
go at it as it is really easy. Just print in the preferable size twice and trace onto
half-folded fabric (any type suitable). It gives the bag a nicer shape if
you use thin interfacing. It is also nice if the lining is made of a different
colored fabric. Just make sure that the colors match. You will need to trace
once on the fabric and once on the lining after just cut off the top or fold it
in and trace the body of the bag twice again once on the fabric and once on the
lining. When you are ready sew the fabric to fabric and the lining to lining
with a sewing machine. Trim on the sides and iron. Turn both inside out and
slip into each other trim and sew together. When you are ready add the trimmings
and buttons to your clutch to suit. Happy sewing for the weekend!
