Weddingbee Blog

I thought I should show you all the very first DIY project I did for the wedding. Unfortunately I have no record of the process, but I’m planning on adding some small white clay flowers because it’s TOO purple. I was so excited about adding purple to everything that I didn’t even think about not having a purple garter, so here it is:

{  I’ll add the flowers and final touches to it, and show it to you, I promise. }

Now, moving on to what I really wanted to show you all!

As usual, click through, and If your name is Mr. Poodle… DON’T!

{ A sneak peek to into my work }

I’m still trying to figure out how the top part of the dress is going to look, (I just can’t seem to get happy about it yet) but here’s the undergarment.

First, the top: I haven’t finished the outer lines ’cause I was hoping I could tone a lil bit before the wedding. That’s why that will be one of the last parts I’ll finish.

{ It still has clothespins on the sides }

The bottom (crinoline): As some of you read before, I’m making the dress out of recycled fabric, so I’m really excited about the final price of the dress, and cant wait to finish!!

Anyway, for the bottom part I started with a huge circle of white fabric. This will be the base where all the tulle layers will be sewn to. Each layer is separated by height so the bottom part will end up with more material and will be bigger. I used two different kinds of tulle—a very thick one, and a soft one, so I could add body with the thick one, and soften it up with the other tulle on top.

{ A look from the top }

{ Laying on the floor }

{ Layers and more layers }

Now here it is, all ready to be used!

{ The crinoline and undergarments together }

{ And that’s me, trying to conceal my excitement!! }

{ The front view }

Here’s the lace I bought for the top. I hated it at first, but now I’m starting to like it. It’s so hard to be completely happy about my fabric purchases.

{ lace with my hand behind it }

What do you think so far?