Finish it up Friday... Something to wear to a courthouse!
Favorite finish EVER! A little over two weeks ago I married my best friend! I finished a huge chapter of my life and started another one. It was simple, short and sweet. However, a courthouse wedding doesn't mean I couldn't have a beautiful dress. I was planning to just wear a nice dress I could use again but I had a moment of inspiration and I sew...so I gave it a whirl! First I knew I wanted to accordion pleated the skirt. I have a couple vintage finds that have those and I love the look. Second I have a dress made from a burdastyle pattern with a lovely, modest neckline. So I decided to pair the two together. I am glad it was a pattern I had made before. I am terrible at making a practice, but cutting into special fabric makes it more necessary. I found the fabric at Joanns. A simple off white with lovely drape. Making a lace overlay for the bodice was part of my vision. I looked through all the florally laces and didn't like a one...then I foun