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Mother of the Bride dress pattern Modest but not frumpy style dress for mother of bride
sammye857 Member since 3/5/12 Posts: 3	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 6/18/12 8:44 PM I'm looking for an easy & modest looking, yet stylish dress pattern to make a dress for me to wear to my daughter's wedding. I am short & have a small bust so any V neckline style always have to be readjusted. Any suggestions? I was looking at Simplicity 2692 but someone said that it has too many gathers & I should look for something more simple & elegant. I have finished a very lacy shawl to go with the dress - so the dress can't be too fancy which will take away from the design of the shawl. See the shawl at : http://www.eunnyjang.com/knit/2005/12/print_o_the_wave_stole.html Any suggestions as to what dress style/pattern would go well with this stole/shawl? thanks -- Edited on 6/18/12 8:55 PM --
Riordan Advanced NE USA Member since 7/7/05 Posts: 292	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 6/19/12 0:13 AM Your shawl is exquisite!! Truly lovely. What fabric and color are you thinking about for the dress?
stirwatersblue Intermediate KS USA Member since 12/13/08 Posts: 2469	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/19/12 3:07 AM No specific suggestions, but I totally agree--the shawl you made is *exquisite,* and you don't want your dress to compete. I would suggest something absolutely simple--a little black dress (to emphasize the lovely teal color), and sleeveless (to show as much of the delicate knitting as possible). Good luck! ------ ~Gem in the prairie
susandf Expert/Couture AZ USA Member since 4/30/11 Posts: 93	Login to reply to this post In reply to sammye857 << Like this post Date: 6/19/12 9:43 AM WOW! Beautiful shawl. I think I agree with the commenter on Simplicity 2692 - but for different reasons. The pattern would require a number of adjustments if being short includes being short-waisted. What are the colors of the wedding? A dupioni sheath dress with an appropriate neckline (perhaps with a V in the back) with a hint of the wedding colors would be striking. This Marfy pattern (and I realize that not all needleartists enjoy Marfy patterns) just cries out to be worn with a shawl... Enjoy the day! ------ The Destashification Project - Stash Couture!
Sewshable1   Intermediate GA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 422	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 6/19/12 9:51 AM Vogue 8241 would be nice with your shawl ------ You can judge the true character of a man by the way he treats the people who can do nothing for him
sarah in nyc Advanced NY USA Member since 1/8/05 Posts: 1593	Login to reply to this post In reply to sammye857 << 1 member likes this. Date: 6/19/12 11:24 AM Look at your closet. Choose your most flattering dress. Make it in a fancier fabric. Usually a solid looks fancier than a print. make the dress in a color lighter or darker than your shawl but in a similar color. if your arms are good, sleeveless is nice...if not..make sleeves. MOB dresses are often too busy with details. Go simple. Wear a giant smile at the wedding. ------ sarah in nyc www.sewnewyork.blogspot.com
schmammy   Intermediate TX USA Member since 12/5/06 Posts: 467	Login to reply to this post In reply to sarah in nyc << Like this post Date: 6/20/12 10:38 AM Thank you, thank you! I've been undecided on which pattern/fabric to choose (from among six) for my mother-of-the-groom dress. Your advice is just what I needed to confirm what my inner voice was saying! ------ Indecision may or may not be my problem. -Jimmy Buffet http://chihuahuaonmylap.blogspot.com/
H0lly Member since 10/31/11 Posts: 8	Login to reply to this post In reply to schmammy << Like this post Date: 7/30/12 10:36 AM Your post made me laugh - - - we should get together, because I have the opposite problem! Have a beautiful navy lace fitted sheath dress, sleeveless, with a simple round neck, but am looking for some spectacular fabric for an evening wrap. Not sure whether I want silk brocade or velvet, satin or georgette; pleated or sequinned or beaded; indeed, the shawl you have made is gorgeous, and would be a little too detailed for my dress, so guess I should go simple. (I'm the MOB.) Hope you have a wonderful celebration!
Lady_Mame Intermediate WA USA Member since 3/11/07 Posts: 2074	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 7/30/12 10:50 AM I know I'm a bit late to the party, but I did just want to say that your shawl is breath-taking and perfectly beautiful for a wedding. ------ Needle Needle Straight and Slim, Dust and Sweep the House for Him! --Grimm Fairy Tales
rivergum   Advanced AUSTRALIA Member since 12/17/06 Posts: 1289	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sewshable1 << Like this post Date: 7/30/12 5:45 PM Quote: Sewshable1 Vogue 8241 would be nice with your shawl Ha, you just answered my query for a pattern with cutaway shoulders in the pattern section of the boards! I even have the pattern! Now for sleeves... Sammy, your shawl is exquisite, you are a true artist. Are you looking for a short or long dress? ------ Taking in is happier than letting out. Sydney, Australia

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