Dress Stage 0

Dress Stage 0

January 22nd, 2010 @ 10:38 am by Mrs. Sewing
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Two weekends ago Mr. Sewing and I went to our favorite fabric store in San Francisco, to search for the final dress fabric!

We came home with 20 yards of bleached white muslin for the under layers, 16 yards (the whole roll!) of poly poplin for the top layer of the skirt and underlayers of the corset, and 2 yards of lace for the top layer of the corset. The total cost? Almost a perfect $300. My wallet smiles at this.

As you can see, we’re still going to have to battle the “shiny” on the lace… but at least the poplin is not as reflective as the taffeta or satin. I may continue to search for a more matte-finish lace, so if anyone spots one, please let me know!

We also looked at the eco-friendly fabrics, since that was our original intent. Unfortunately, the only types they had were jersey knit and canvas! And I already have a canvas dress, I don’t need another one. So sadly, I’ll be destroying the earth on this one.

A close up of the lace pattern:

What kind of fabric is used in your dress?

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16 Responses to “Dress Stage 0”

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Miss Pudding (message) 1,180 posts, Bumble bee

I have no idea It’s this beautiful antique-looking lace, but I don’t know any of the specifics!

1/22/10 @ 10:45 am (reply)

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Miss Pug (message) 3,753 posts, Honey bee

how exciting! the lace is very pretty. is the lace shiny in person or just when you point a flash at it? with a higher grade camera, the flash won’t be pointing directly at it and therefore it may not be so shiny in the pictures. although i understand that you may not want it to be shiny in your guests’ point and shoot camera photos!

1/22/10 @ 10:54 am (reply)

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tinab1181

My dress was shantung ivory silk with tulle straps. Woot.

Here’s a link for alencon lace. It’s more expensive, but at least it’s out there. http://www.housefabric.com/categorysubview.asp?CategoryID=109&CategorySubID=299

1/22/10 @ 10:55 am (reply)

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Miss French Fries (message) 2,217 posts, Buzzing bee

I think the lace is very pretty — and I think that @Miss Pug is right, it might not photograph so shiny by a pro.

1/22/10 @ 11:12 am (reply)

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LatteLove (message) 5,587 posts, Bee Keeper

i love how the lace looks on the poplin. sure it will be gorgeous!

1/22/10 @ 11:18 am (reply)

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Claire

Have you checked at Britex downtown? They have a lot of different couture fabrics. (though expensive, I am sure.)

1/22/10 @ 11:23 am (reply)

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Miss Cardigan (message) 8,645 posts, Bee Keeper

So pretty! I am SO excited for your dress!!!!

1/22/10 @ 11:24 am (reply)

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cfitz621 (message) 169 posts, Blushing bee

I still can’t believe you’re sewing your own dress! The lace is gorgeous!

1/22/10 @ 11:30 am (reply)

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Mrs. Mouse (message) 5,844 posts, Bee Keeper

So exciting! I’m glad we get to follow along with your dress-making adventures!

1/22/10 @ 12:04 pm (reply)

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pvaulter718 (message) 2,116 posts, Buzzing bee

$300 - you go girl! I can’t wait to see how everything progresses!

1/22/10 @ 1:54 pm (reply)

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tea (message) 7,263 posts, Bee Keeper

i like that lace!

1/22/10 @ 1:58 pm (reply)

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Miss Sewing (message) 2,701 posts, Sugar bee

@Miss Pug: @Miss French Fries: It’s a taaad shiny in person, but you’re right, the flash doesn’t help!
@tinab1181: holy moly those are pretty! I don’t know if I can get off my thrifty-horse for those though..lol
@Claire: I love britex! but the prices do kind of scare me sometimes >.>”

1/22/10 @ 2:45 pm (reply)

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Miss Pencils (message) 1,027 posts, Bumble bee

my dress is lacy too…and I thought somewhat shiny. I agree that a pro will make it look bangin

1/22/10 @ 3:00 pm (reply)

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eileen marie (message) 1,662 posts, Bumble bee

Silk Charmeuse & lemme tell you it is like butter. (It also has an embroidered lace illusion neckline.) Can’t wait to see what your finished product looks like. Guess you don’t have to worry about him seeing you in your gown before the wedding!

1/22/10 @ 10:06 pm (reply)

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FlipFlopBride (message) 1,437 posts, Bumble bee

I cannot wait to see how this all comes together. Great fabric!

I think mine is Mikado…whatever that is. lol

1/23/10 @ 1:01 am (reply)

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Miss Nachos (message) 1,733 posts, Bumble bee

That lace is very pretty. I can not wait to see the finished product! My original dress was satin and it was SO heavy. My new dress is taffeta so it’s super lightweight which will be perfect for the beach.

1/23/10 @ 10:02 am (reply)