tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post9133707468712180996..comments2023-09-16T05:56:01.927-07:00Comments on Create / Enjoy: Help me design a dress for my friend's wedding!Adventures in Dressmakinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-91002972296236474532011-06-22T19:31:28.464-07:002011-06-22T19:31:28.464-07:00What about the skirt from your Cynthia Rowley patt...What about the skirt from your Cynthia Rowley pattern (the one that's kind of like bridesmaid dress #2 from marshall's) with either a sweetheart neckline or the kind of inverted vee like red dress on the vintage Butterick pattern? That way it's still a little bit vintage and you but without too much crazy detail to compete with all the other bridesmaid-ness going on.Stephanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-24573168309729276122011-06-20T21:47:28.474-07:002011-06-20T21:47:28.474-07:00I second the simplicity project runway dress with ...I second the simplicity project runway dress with the green bow. But the vintage butterick is pretty spectacular too...Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754412699554735867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-49312903705791981082011-06-20T17:17:31.576-07:002011-06-20T17:17:31.576-07:00Two cents here:
I love the look of a full retro sk...Two cents here:<br />I love the look of a full retro skirt and a fitted sweetheart halter. Lovely, and flattering.<br /><br />I can just see it in Lipstick Red. Gorgeous!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-23764968416038686202011-06-19T16:57:06.597-07:002011-06-19T16:57:06.597-07:00I like the idea of keeping to the v-neck trend sin...I like the idea of keeping to the v-neck trend since the other 3 (more or less) have one. Someone earlier mentioned Butterick 5603, which has that vintage aesthetic and a v-neck. Shows your style but keeps one similar neckline.<br /><br />I can't wait to see what you end up making!Alison Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04918168118312181654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-53146565488309103162011-06-18T20:33:12.745-07:002011-06-18T20:33:12.745-07:00I would say you should take some of the elements i...I would say you should take some of the elements in the other bridesmaids dresses to keep all of you unified (but unique...is that an oxymoron?). So use the v-neck that the two dresses have, along with the self-belt. As for the last one-which is totally out there, by the way-bring in the unique elements of your dress: the full skirt, the classic look. And maybe so the last bridesmaid isn't completely left out, add a cap sleeve to your dress, so she isn't the only one not bearing her shoulders.Discovering Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07756866947126048682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-10568281014460250142011-06-17T23:17:18.210-07:002011-06-17T23:17:18.210-07:00Ooh ooh ooh! The blue modcloth one! I LOVE that ru...Ooh ooh ooh! The blue modcloth one! I LOVE that ruffley top.Kikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01378583562051737697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-67793357364273359972011-06-17T09:56:51.831-07:002011-06-17T09:56:51.831-07:00I think if you went with the red ruffled-hem line ...I think if you went with the red ruffled-hem line dress, it would actually pull together all the other dresses the other women chose. I'd go for that one!Clairehttp://crimsoncoconut.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-90794167339705445922011-06-17T09:05:26.643-07:002011-06-17T09:05:26.643-07:00Simplicity 2444 is so easy to make. I made it last...Simplicity 2444 is so easy to make. I made it last year in cotton for an everyday dress, it fits perfectly. But for a bridesmaids dress you might feel a bit more covered up than the others in that!! Butterick 4792 looks so flattering though. I made a red dress last year from crepe with a cotton lining, strappy with a draped bit at the front and a princess line fit. I might work in the cotton sateen if I could find the pattern for you...Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10560774986079141727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-41445267041044094712011-06-17T08:03:43.309-07:002011-06-17T08:03:43.309-07:00I love the retro Butterick 4792. My daughter made...I love the retro Butterick 4792. My daughter made it one year in an acid green taffeta and wore it to death. The neckline is so flattering, and the low cut back is sexy.Janine Whislerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05565674306063930455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-9121295854303300062011-06-17T00:37:49.186-07:002011-06-17T00:37:49.186-07:00I like the Mod Cloth dresses, how about a vintage ...I like the Mod Cloth dresses, how about a vintage butterick pattern B5603? http://butterick.mccall.com/b5603-products-13745.php?page_id=371&search_control=display&list=searchAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-45387610757786346542011-06-16T19:59:49.142-07:002011-06-16T19:59:49.142-07:00I love the yellow Anthro one, but I've also se...I love the yellow Anthro one, but I've also seen this dress recently, and think it's adorable. http://www.peopletree.co.uk/products/sash-prom-dress/?awc=2382_1308279351_e88ee662ea0e9a57a29610932488e607<br />However, it has the same full skirt that you might be trying to avoid.Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192898246011444077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-83332517290449080112011-06-16T16:54:58.660-07:002011-06-16T16:54:58.660-07:00Oh my god, that black dress is...amazing. :-) I wi...Oh my god, that black dress is...amazing. :-) I wish I could wear a halter dress, I'm a little too flat for that, lol. How about Simplicity 3878? Or one of the Colette patterns? I made the Eclair dress, it's really really cute!Sara @ Sew Sweetnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10912790037855020057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-46314733927275765692011-06-16T16:09:44.157-07:002011-06-16T16:09:44.157-07:00wow you are all going to look SO different, but I ...wow you are all going to look SO different, but I think that's awesome :) <br />I REALLY REALLY love the teal one from Modcloth with the ruffles and layered skirt. I think it would take your classic/vintage wants and make them a bit more modern to match the others. :) <br /><br />Good luck!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05564810827070411190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-85122919706959505982011-06-16T15:53:33.720-07:002011-06-16T15:53:33.720-07:00I really like the second one from anthro. Maybe ad...I really like the second one from anthro. Maybe add something to the bodice for some interest.Erikahttp://erika-designs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-31496131302491116882011-06-16T15:42:38.557-07:002011-06-16T15:42:38.557-07:00I love the "marilyn" style one- 2nd row ...I love the "marilyn" style one- 2nd row first pic.Seaexplorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06729336156736875080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-37555180497191629722011-06-16T13:54:07.434-07:002011-06-16T13:54:07.434-07:00You gave so many choices there but I suggest the d...You gave so many choices there but I suggest the designs from Antro. Like the design of the yellow dress. You can change the color.David from buybridesmaiddresses.co.ukhttp://buybridesmaiddresses.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-14451160713403114652011-06-16T13:12:40.397-07:002011-06-16T13:12:40.397-07:00Do a halter with sort of an a-line dress. I like t...Do a halter with sort of an a-line dress. I like the shape of the butterick 5317 but then turn it into a halter dress.Heather Featherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592294121691346611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-30756175193375697592011-06-16T13:08:33.400-07:002011-06-16T13:08:33.400-07:00maybe asymetrical upper part?
http://www.kaboodle...maybe asymetrical upper part?<br /><br />http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/silk-shantung-asymmetric-dress<br /><br />http://www.kisforkinky.com/2010/04/stella-mccartneys-fuchsia-satin-plisse-one-shoulder-dress/ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07675899635614003494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-20911429116522056102011-06-16T11:57:02.265-07:002011-06-16T11:57:02.265-07:00My two cents is that everyone else chose dresses t...My two cents is that everyone else chose dresses that are expressive of their personalities and personal style preferences--you should do the same. The bridesmaid who chose the Helmut Lang is REALLY going to stand out herself, because it's so flowing and modern--why not balance out her uber-modern silhouette with a retro-inspired one of your own? The other two bridesmaids will fall right in the middle!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-29659286381113913882011-06-16T11:14:26.451-07:002011-06-16T11:14:26.451-07:00OMG- I just posted a redo of my wedding dress modi...OMG- I just posted a redo of my wedding dress modified into a bridesmaid's dress. I hope you will give it a look<br />http://blog.fabric.com/2011/06/june_weddings_part_1.htmlTara Millerhttp://blog.fabric.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-70642192813760889652011-06-16T11:08:16.135-07:002011-06-16T11:08:16.135-07:00Hi, I have been reading you blog for a bit and you...Hi, I have been reading you blog for a bit and you are so custe and make such adorable stuff :)<br />Just between you and me the 3rd bridesmaid dress...yikes ;)<br />Anyway I browsed a bit and came up with these dresses. Hope these inspire you. <br />http://www.rs2shopping.com/images/dresses/VPBDN18.jpg<br />http://www.ipmart.com/main/product/JS,Collection,Dress,Strapless,Full,Skirt,Party,Dress,296742.php?prod=296742<br />http://www.bluefly.com/Nicole-Miller-berry-stretch-georgette-draped-strapless-dress/COLOR_CROSS-SELL/314526401/detail.fly<br />http://www.zappos.com/jessica-simpson-strapless-tiered-skirt-dress-aquaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-67793836986689598742011-06-16T10:52:37.958-07:002011-06-16T10:52:37.958-07:00What about this from Burdastyle as a starting poin...What about this from Burdastyle as a starting point?<br /><br />http://www.burdastyle.com/patterns/062011-halter-dressAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-14333922209046658202011-06-16T10:31:41.764-07:002011-06-16T10:31:41.764-07:00I like the teal dress from ModCloth. I think it...I like the teal dress from ModCloth. I think it'd be super cute in red!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-71434523486356782022011-06-16T10:25:19.718-07:002011-06-16T10:25:19.718-07:00The last bridesmaid's dress is way off base. S...The last bridesmaid's dress is way off base. So either attempt (impossible?) to make it look all right..... I'd say either a rounded neckline or a slight sweetheart with straps or no. But I LOVE the tiny vertical ruffles on the blue one, and I think an a-line shaped skirt skirt would tie in better with the other dresses.Angelina Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09910508730452491565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-49660317270371849652011-06-16T10:16:20.673-07:002011-06-16T10:16:20.673-07:00Hm... thanks for the tips!!
Since I already have t...Hm... thanks for the tips!!<br />Since I already have the red cotton sateen (and red fabric was hard to find, actually!), I need to go with something that works with it.<br /><br />Maybe I should do something strapless... or something that I could add a halter to later to make it less formal!<br /><br />I would like to make something I can wear again!Adventures in Dressmakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.com