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Women of my mother’s generation learned to sew at a young age. Many knew how to at least stitch or mend. My mother is verrry good at making clothes, and actually created a lot of the outfits that my sister and I wore as children. I love expert hand-made craftsmanship, especially fine tailoring and couture. So, I’m really excited that my mother is going to construct the bridesmaids’ dresses!
Bridesmaid dresses can be tricky. I know that I want ours to echo the lines of my bridal gown, including the v-neck and long, flowing fabric. And I want them to be somewhat timeless…and flattering. Nothing too ostentatious or dramatic.
So when my mother and I went to G Street fabrics the other weekend, I browsed through the pattern books and saw a bunch of new and vintage dress patterns. The best ones seem to be by Vogue.
The great thing about constructing the dresses on your own is that you can modify them however you like! The pattern we’re interested in is a newer one (but it could easily be vintage). And it has three different design variations on the same deep v-neck dress. It can cross in the back or tie around the neck like a halter. I prefer the former, as my dress also crosses in the back. There is the option of a shoulder sash detail that looks ridiculous, so I will not include it. I’ll have my mother raise the waistline so it’s more of an empire shape, and also bring up the v-neck, so it’s not so revealing. Here’s a picture of part of the dress pattern envelope (it’s Vogue pattern number v7521, for those who are interested):
I ordered the pattern online last night!
Where do you go to find great dress patterns?
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I love how flowy it is! And I agree about craftsmanship and the meticulousness of handmade articles.
That pattern looks divine! I can’t wait to see them completed!
Oooo I love that pattern, especially with the changes you are making! I can’t wait to see how they turn out 
I really wanted to make my bridesmaids; dresses, but was intimidated by the very different body types they have.
Yours will be gorgeous, it seems!
My mom made that dress for my prom in 2001! It was amazing! She made the one that’s in orange on the front of the pattern. It fits really well, but I would recommend using double stick tape- I had an incident with the front of the dress
so pretty! i wish someone in my fam had sewing skills! my mom doesn’t even iron!
that pattern looks really nice. i can’t wait to see how the dresses turn out!
I love Vogue patterns, I can spend hours at Joann’s browsing their patterns. The pattern you chose is awesome, I can’t wait to see the dresses
Ooh . . . it looks like something that would look tres chic on Angelina Jolie. Love it.
Those dresses are going to be FAB!
Shoulder sash aside, I think the pattern as-is is great, too! Can’t wait to see the final product with the alterations - I love empire waist silhouettes!
Beautiful pattern! My mama is also an expert sewer. I’m actually very, very sad that I moved away before she had a chance to teach me. Did your mom teach you?
Thanks, all, for the nice words! Hopefully they’ll turn out great! Moms is so good at this sort of thing! I hope my BMs like the dresses!
@Susan: No way! I’m going to tell the BMs that they’re wearing prom dresses! Thanks for the tip on the dress tape!
@Miss Kitten: I don’t iron either! But I can sew on a button.
@Laura: I don’t know! Email me if you’re serious, and I’ll ask her.
@Miss Spring Roll: You are so talented and crafty!! Is there anything that you DON’T do??
@Miss Hot Cocoa: I’m not sure if any of the BMs is as chic (read: as rex) as AJ!
@Mrs. Sea Breeze: Moms is like an Asian Martha Stewart! She did TRY to teach me to sew…but all I can really do is mend and sew on buttons.
My mom and Grandma (her mom) sew a lot, too! They’re both quilters, but Mom made my sister and I clothes growing up and special dresses for holidays. She sewed my sister’s wedding dress three years ago and is sewing mine for this summer! My dress pattern is also a Vogue pattern but we found it at wonderful Joann’s for 50% off. Your BM dresses look like they will be gorgeous!!
i’m really excited to see how your wedding turns out, Ms Perfume! you have a rather coherent theme / style going for you!! Awesomeness! 
@meganleigh: I love that she’s going to sew your dress! Such a wonderful personal…very personal touch! Maybe there’s someway you can let us see it!
@mrspaetz: Aw, thanks, Mrspaetz!
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Mrs. Perfume, DC
Age and Occupation: 36, Consultant (and Part-Time Professor)
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 41, Consultant
Engagement Date: May 13, 2008
Wedding Date: May, 2009
Venue: The Homestead, Hot Springs, Virginia
About Me: I'd like to think that I'm a modern day Little Edie Beale. Only not as..."talented". More realistically, I'm a foodie who can't bake; a dancer and dilettente; an art collector with a penchant for the whimsical and subversive. I live in the city and adore the country, but not much in between. I like smart design, great craftmanship and good value. Most of all, I love the new vintage aesthetic: classic, sweet, delicate, bespoke. If I had to do it all over again, I'd go for a culinary arts degree rather than a PhD; but wouldn't trade Mr. P for the world.
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