tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post79120466111749135..comments2023-09-16T05:56:01.927-07:00Comments on Create / Enjoy: Help me design a dress to wear to a friend's wedding - 2.0!Adventures in Dressmakinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-89472533171667325432014-06-12T07:45:43.614-07:002014-06-12T07:45:43.614-07:00i like the very first one or the right in the midd...i like the very first one or the right in the middle one, i think they would look lovely in you, good luck!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-63131031179570868652014-05-28T21:13:15.162-07:002014-05-28T21:13:15.162-07:00I should! Having a hard time finding the perfect p...I should! Having a hard time finding the perfect print or aqua fabric! :/Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-51168098307535174522014-05-28T21:12:47.164-07:002014-05-28T21:12:47.164-07:00Oregon weddings do tend to be pretty casual, so le...Oregon weddings do tend to be pretty casual, so less pressure! But still fun to dress up. I guess there's a good reason many party/wedding dresses have full skirts!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-20910136814426349022014-05-28T21:12:05.066-07:002014-05-28T21:12:05.066-07:00What a beautiful wedding!! Lovely dress, too! Than...What a beautiful wedding!! Lovely dress, too! Thanks so much for sharing!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-70430693715913347542014-05-28T13:06:34.049-07:002014-05-28T13:06:34.049-07:00I have a wedding to attend in July and am planning...I have a wedding to attend in July and am planning to do a similar post to help me decide what to sew! I know from experience that weddings in Oregon are generally very casual but I don't see why you should let that stop you. Will there be dancing? Maybe something with a full skirt that will be fun to dance in. The dress in the center of your moodboard looks lovely!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-28635328679992889312014-05-27T09:07:02.075-07:002014-05-27T09:07:02.075-07:00Definitely the second row middle! Love it!Definitely the second row middle! Love it!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-77474952849083659792014-05-27T05:16:46.139-07:002014-05-27T05:16:46.139-07:00My husband and I had a vintage wedding on his fami...My husband and I had a vintage wedding on his family's dairy farm last year. We went with a vogue pattern dress and made a casual yet wedding appropriate knee length dress that is similar to the feel of your inspiration. We used a ITY Knit with some wide lace and accessorized with belts. You can see the dresses on my blog here: http://loveiswhyiwake.blogspot.com/2013/10/wedding-day-200-pm.htmlAdventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-27092433653044754702014-05-25T00:50:42.142-07:002014-05-25T00:50:42.142-07:00What about a bright green, one shoulder, fit and f...What about a bright green, one shoulder, fit and flare? I think it would be rustic yet elegant and the green mixes well with the peacock inspiration.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-43265614120530322612014-05-24T00:19:43.758-07:002014-05-24T00:19:43.758-07:00I really like the one -shouldered lace dress, I t...I really like the one -shouldered lace dress, I think I like it because of the solid color and silhouette. I ended up designing and sewing my own wedding dress. It was a worthwhile adventure.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-47272308743617004552014-05-23T22:26:43.749-07:002014-05-23T22:26:43.749-07:00I really like the silhouette on the one in the top...I really like the silhouette on the one in the top right corner, but I would like it more if the bodice was symmetrical (that is, no one shoulder style). I could picture you and that dress in a colorful print: nothing too crazy, but definitely bold. I hope you'll find the perfect inspiration-perhaps you could begin with the fabric?Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-85326223925250482702014-05-23T16:31:57.910-07:002014-05-23T16:31:57.910-07:00Definitely loose and flowing, like the middle left...Definitely loose and flowing, like the middle left picture, but long so it definitely doesn't look like a bridesmaid dress. A sheer fabric with a small floral print over a solid lining would look nice. I'm thinking that a print like this one with some brownish reds in it (along with the blue) would give you that rustic/woodsy look: http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/p5289_22536-teal-blue-floral-chiffon?vfsku=22536&gpla=pla&gclid=CjkKEQjw4_ubBRCArMWr6avk_J8BEiQAIj43tao3wBD3u_rOhc25obxEtbdYAoNVfqshweY1TAhkWVzw_wcBAdventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-24855828593945576302014-05-23T14:58:20.335-07:002014-05-23T14:58:20.335-07:00I love the print and halter neck of the maxi dress...I love the print and halter neck of the maxi dress. Perhaps you could go with that style for the bodice and go for a shorter hemline. I agree that some of the dresses here look a bit bridesmaid like. Particularly the lace and one sholder styles.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-87435613480884056592014-05-23T11:17:55.553-07:002014-05-23T11:17:55.553-07:00I go with prints because they're less formal a...I go with prints because they're less formal and I'll wear them again! I think some of the solid ones you included look a little like bridesmaids dresses? Love the print dress on the bottom left, that's my favorite! Can't wait to see what you decide!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-12258412691218420662014-05-23T10:24:48.265-07:002014-05-23T10:24:48.265-07:00My wedding last summer was a very similar feel. Ma...My wedding last summer was a very similar feel. Mason jars, wood cookies, but we didn't get peacocks! Most of my friends wore cotton sundresses. I would say as long as you steer away from taffeta anything goes. Fit and flare is a great silhouette. Prints are always fun, and make sure to take a cardigan that coordinates for once the sun goes down. Good luck, can't wait to see what you make!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-21276018992174046142014-05-23T07:55:56.399-07:002014-05-23T07:55:56.399-07:00I thought of green also when you mentioned the pea...I thought of green also when you mentioned the peacocks. If I was to pick a style, I would say fit and flare. If it is a night wedding, you may want to consider if you need some sort of wrap, shawl, or cardigan.Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-80514121753372257012014-05-23T06:58:11.876-07:002014-05-23T06:58:11.876-07:00I loved what you did with the teal lace insert on ...I loved what you did with the teal lace insert on the navy shift a few months back! That tone-on-tone idea would work great for this; perhaps in a style like block 1 or 5 from your inspiration grid. If your summers are sweltering, too, it'd be a great way to glam up a natural, breathable fabric.<br /><br />Since you mentioned peacocks and a semi-formal/summer fancy dress code, have you considered trying greens or purples? You'd look fab in pictures but not like an "accidental bridesmaid" (my personal fashion fear.) <br /><br />Keep us posted on your progress — you'll be beautiful!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.com