So my near and dear friend Lisa reached out to me last year, telling me the happy news!
Yay! Getting married! Would I make her dress??
OF COURSE!!!
Then...a second call came , with even MORE joyful news....there was a baby on the way!
So, the planning and designing had to abruptly change , because we'd be planning for a 7 month pregnancy body:)
A bit of a challenge, but since the bride had already chosen an empire waist Regency inspired gown, we were all set.
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| Finished Dress; shown with detachable train! |
Finding the fabric was easy. A quick trip over to Jagjit Textiles here in Brampton landed us some lovely medium weight satin and a drop dead gorgeous silver net lace overlay.
Constricting a gown that was adjustable was a bit more of a challenge. I knew we'd have to accommodate baby....and so here are the results!
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| Happy Bride at last fitting. Still some room to grow! |
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| The ribbon tucks in or can stay out, to help adjust over the waist. |
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| Close up of the bodice |
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| I had to cut and shorten the lace trim edge; by hand! New skill! |
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| This is where the ribbon hides. |
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| The front of the bodice was designed to not be attached to the waist; to accomodate a growing bust line. |
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| Before attaching overskirt. |
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| Hand basting lining. |
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| Love and love and love. |
Oh...and yes...a bouncing baby came along a month or so later. All are well & doing just fine.
