Wedding Dresses
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Pam Hastings, from Butterick/Vogue, shares some examples of homemade wedding dresses made from Vogue and Butterick patterns. The dresses are similar to those available in boutiques for thousands of dollars but are made for a fraction of the cost. She also highlights coordinating veils.
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Figure A, above: The first gown was made from a pattern designed by internationally known wedding gown designer Vera Wang. In a designer salon, this gown could be as much as $10,000 , but you can make it yourself for a fraction of that cost. This gown features French seams finishes and seam binding.
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Figure B, above: This simple but elegant gown features a lovely full tulle skirt. The hardest part about working with tulle is the hem, but decorative edge stitching is a simple way to handle that problem.
Figure C, above: In addition to a dramatic contemporary style, this gown features a fabric lace overlay and appliqued lace on the neckline and cuffs.
Figure D, above: The last gown is a little more traditional with alencon lace on the bodice, rosettes on the sleeves and a full skirt.
Resources veil and wedding dress patterns - Butterick/Vogue
Due to seasonal changes and new designs, the exact Butterick/Vogue brand pattern numbers seen on this show are often no longer available. Visit your local fabric store for similar patterns.
Butterick / Vogue
Website:
www.butterick.com
Guests Pamela (Pam) Hastings
Home-Economics Expert
E-mail:
hastpam@optonline.net
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