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McCall's: 6948 (1920\'s/1930\'s lace wedding) - Type:Out of Print Classics    printable version
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Posted on:1/20/13 0:01 AM
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Current Tags What is a Tag: McCalls 6948  wedding dress vintage  
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This is not a new 'make', I actually made my wedding dress way before blogging was even a passing thought in my (or many other peoples') consciousness. In September 2005 in fact. However, as we are getting ready to sell our house, I came across my dress whilst packing and thought it would be fun to comment on it as it was an interesting and fun make.

Pattern Description: My Wedding Dress! Three wedding dress designs in a 1920's/30's style with dropped waists, uneven hemlines, sleeve variations and opportunity to embellish!!

Pattern Sizing: 16

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Even better!

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? Simple pattern pieces that make a reat dress that can be embellished to your own tastes.

Fabric Used: Chiffon, charmeuse, embroidered/beaded lace

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I added 1" to each side seam. That was it!!

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? It was my wedding dress, so I only needed to make it once, but it is a lovely dress and would be perfect for a summer garden party if made in another color/fabric.

Conclusion: A gorgeous dress - I felt like a princess on my big day! Lots more pictures and details on my blog.

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Scheri said...
Thank you for sharing your dress is beautiful.
1/20/13 1:20 AM
Dilly Deli said...
You looked like a princess too! So beautiful. Well done. What a spectacular photo of you & your husband. I also enjoyed looking at your other outfits on your blog.
1/20/13 1:33 AM
Dilly Deli said...
You looked like a princess too! So beautiful. Well done. What a spectacular photo of you & your husband. I also enjoyed looking at your other outfits on your blog.
1/20/13 1:34 AM
Quickie said...
What a lovely dress Good memories you've shown
1/20/13 2:52 AM
SavageCoco said...
Your dress is very pretty. Such beautiful workmanship
1/20/13 3:45 AM
KathleenS said...
It's a lovely and unusual dress that looked great on you. You did a great job with the chiffon hems/edges - they hang just right. I also used an Alicyn Exclusives pattern for my wedding (in 2003) and was very happy with it - I wonder what happened to that designer. And of course, your wedding photo with the mountains is spectacular.
1/20/13 5:17 AM
RadarRadiance said...
Just beautiful, you look so lovely in it! It is so delicate and your workmanship in beautiful!
1/20/13 9:52 AM
Sue Parrott said...
Wow, how beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
1/20/13 11:11 AM
andrea.m said...
You looked lovely. This dress is on my wishlist and it is nice to see it on a real person and not a model. Well done.
1/20/13 5:22 PM
GoodbyeValntino said...
Beautiful dress, Lorraine! I'm so glad you are sewing again :)
1/20/13 9:23 PM
betty bushwacker said...
You looked radiant in your beautiful dress.
1/21/13 9:21 AM
mkhpaintsew said...
Beautiful dress!
1/21/13 9:45 AM
magpie57 said...
The dress is almost as lovely as your own glowing face. You are a beautiful bride and the dress is perfect! Thank you for sharing.
2/4/13 11:35 PM
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