Aerin’s dress & a pillow

It has literally been forever since I have sewn clothes. I was a little nervous about taking on the flowergirl dress. My fear was more related to not knowing how much time this would take to finish rather than how it would turn out. In total it took me roughly 15 hours to complete, but it really felt like it took one day since I was in the basement for 12 of those hours on Saturday { This was closely recorded by my husband, who was a little disgruntled at not having my company during the Spartans season opener this year. } But everything was going so well and turning out so cute I just couldn’t stop really 🙂 This is where I started- a pattern I planned to modify, an inspiration dress photo and some gorgeous yellow silk fabric….

Flowergirl dress inspiration photo.

Dress pattern to be modified into inspiration dress.

The pattern was easy to follow but not very true to size- It was very big! I used pattern pieces for Dress C-top and Dress A-skirt to get the look of the inspiration dress. I ended up still cutting another 7″ off the skirt length and took in about an 1 1/2″ in the back before putting in the zipper. I did not use a pattern for the sash/bow. This was purely educated guesswork 🙂 Love how it turned out!

Accomplishments from the weekend!

 The ring pillow was completely inspired by some fabulous scrap fabric I had and the big flower in the inspiration dress photo. I couldn’t be happier with the way this pillow turned out. I especially love how the mixture of fabulous silk damask {on the back & edge} and simple cream linen {front} gives the perfect balance of rustic glamour Lindsay is looking for in her wedding details. I can’t wait for my sister to see this in person!

Emplume custom ring pillow.

1-ring bearer pillow

1-flowergirl dress

Yea! now on to the rest  of it 🙂

~Carrie

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T- 30 days

The procrastinator’s countdown begins….

Today there is officially one month left before my sister’s wedding. GASP!

During this month I will attempt to not only fabricate all that needs to be fabricated for this highly anticipated and extremely special event, but also document and share my accomplishments and possible failures here with you! {I am laughing hysterically now  b/c quite clearly it’s nearly impossible for me to update my blog any other time when I’m not experiencing chest pains :)} Oh Lordie….

So here’s what the next thirty days has in store:

1-Bridal bouquet

2- Maid bouquets

1-Groom boutonniere

2-Groomsmen boutonnieres

2-Dads boutonnieres

1-Usher bout.

1-Ringbearer bout.

2-Moms corsages

1-Stepmom corsage

1-Grandmother corsage

1-Bridal hair fascinator

1- Flowergirl dress for my daughter

1- Flowergirl wand

1-Ringbearer pillow

2-Maid reception accessories ( hairpieces or corsages? hmmm)

OK so that’s my list. Then 2 weeks ago I got my sister’s list meant just for me! I know it was given from her heart with lots of trust and love….heh heh:

15- Dinner table centerpieces

5ish-Cocktail table centerpieces

150- Preparing and assembling guest favors

1-Design and create a cake decoration

So the good news is that most of these things are all in various stages of completion lucky for her 🙂 But the list is long. It also doesn’t include the fact that I am a wife and mother and a business owner 🙂 Or that I’d also like to lose 10 pounds, whiten my teeth and get my hair colored, eyebrows waxed and nails done 🙂

It’s 30 days. I can’t wait to see all these things materialize! I know everything will be wonderful and beautiful and perfect just like my sister. Love you Lins! ❤

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