Gifts for the Ladies

Gifts for the Ladies

June 2nd, 2011 @ 10:36 am by Mrs. Bunting
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Before I go any further…Bunting Bridesmaids, I love you, but this post isn’t for your eyes!

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Awhile back I discovered and fell in love with Plum Pretty Sugar, a line of gorgeous loungerie that must feel as good as it looks.

Image via Style Me Pretty / Robes by Plum Pretty Sugar / Photo by Lane Dittoe

These robes would make perfect bridesmaids’ gifts, but unfortunately they just weren’t within my budget. So I got crafty and used my resources. Now I personally do not know how to sew, but I do have a secret weapon: my seamstress. She is not only talented and knowledgeable, but also very reasonably priced. So I sought her expertise and was promptly assured that robes were easy and definitely doable. Success!

The next step was finding voile cotton, which is very lightweight, soft, and perfect for a breezy robe to throw on during summer nights or mornings.

I searched our local fabric stores and found one voile pattern that wasn’t bad, but I really wanted a variation of patterns, and the colors just weren’t right. Having exhausted my local options, I turned to (where else?) the internet.

Image via Know Your Meme

I love the internet. I found the best variety and prices at Fabric.com and happened to be shopping right when they had an anniversary sale and free shipping. Hells yeah.

So here is a preview of the fabrics I ordered:

Personal collage / Swatches via Fabric.com and Plum Pretty Sugar

There is enough so that each of my bridesmaids will have a different pattern. The bottom right swatch is one I’ll be ordering for myself from Plum Pretty Sugar as a treat because I love it so.

I was a little afraid of what the fabrics would look like in person, especially since it can be hard to tell how bright something actually is from the computer screen, but the fabric arrived and I love it so, SO much! Now the hard part is waiting for them to be finished!

In addition to the robes, I’m also considering getting each girl a little silver heart necklace with her initial. I just love how feminine and delicate they are.

Image via moncadeau on Etsy

Do you think they’ll like these? What gifts will you be getting your bridesmaids, and did you decide to go a more DIY route?

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39 Responses to “Gifts for the Ladies”

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TheFutureMcBride (message) 4,479 posts, Honey bee

Love the robes. In fact, now I want one.

6/2/11 @ 10:43 am (reply)

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vanillabean (message) 125 posts, Blushing bee

OMG. I stumbled upon Pretty Plum Sugar the other day and was equally in love!!! I actually am a sewer and had plans to whip up some gorgeous robes for my ladies… I just can’t seem to put it on the never ending things to do list. Instead I’ll be making the clutches (with matching fabric from the guys ties) and then i got them lockets with their initial on it from etsy seller TrystByKerry http://www.etsy.com/listing/33258508/her-name-is-custom-initial-locket?ga_search_query=locket&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5135275

Love your idea Miss Bunting! I’m sure that they’ll love it!!!

6/2/11 @ 10:44 am (reply)

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Marie

I love everything about this idea. I’m also a shopaholic at fabric.com.

6/2/11 @ 10:45 am (reply)

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futuremrsloveday (message) 518 posts, Busy bee

Love the robe idea! And a one-of-a-kind gift is really special

6/2/11 @ 10:47 am (reply)

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kay01 (message) 1,660 posts, Bumble bee

Great idea - and the bottom right swatch was hands down my favorite of the group!

6/2/11 @ 10:53 am (reply)

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miss.qwerty (message) 895 posts, Busy bee

You chose great patterns for the robes!

6/2/11 @ 10:54 am (reply)

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Miss Pony (message) 4,171 posts, Honey bee

Love those fabrics, what a great idea! And those necklaces are sooo sweet! I would totally break it in .0002 seconds, but I loooove it!

6/2/11 @ 10:58 am (reply)

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tink4kali (message) 66 posts, Worker bee

Love your ideas… because that’s what I got my bridesmaids too! Though I cheated and just got them robes from VS, I also got them little silver necklaces from Etsy! I think your robes are going to look ADORABLE in the fabrics you picked out.

6/2/11 @ 11:01 am (reply)

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futuremrskline (message) 178 posts, Blushing bee

I bought similar necklaces from that etsy seller for my girls! They are perfect!

6/2/11 @ 11:03 am (reply)

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cosmo_gmr (message) 449 posts, Helper bee

love the ideas! the robes are so unique! and I love the fabrics.

6/2/11 @ 11:03 am (reply)

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dani0885 (message) 180 posts, Blushing bee

Love these! I wanted to do the same thing and my grandmother is a seamstress. How much fabric did you order per robe? Great idea to sew them yourself!

6/2/11 @ 11:06 am (reply)

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cat

I ordered a robe from that etsy seller. I discovered that they only fit if you are tall. being 5″ her smallest size didnt fit me. Hopefully you have better luck!

6/2/11 @ 11:11 am (reply)

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u_c2moore (message) 76 posts, Worker bee

I love your robe idea!

My wedding party consists mostly of relatives (brother’s, cousins, etc) I’m really into genealogy and have been researching my family tree for almost 5 years. I was thinking about giving each bridesmaid an ancestry book (leather bound, professionally printed) full of old black and white pictures of our many generations of grandparents and stories about how they came to America and where they came from. ie. The Mayflower, the Irish potato famine, etc. I’m hoping it will be the gift that keeps giving and something they can share with their own children. Plus, I’m hoping it will go well with my vintage theme. lol

6/2/11 @ 11:15 am (reply)

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Miss Balloons (message) 132 posts, Blushing bee

Love your gift ideas & that’s awesome that you found an affordable route!

6/2/11 @ 11:18 am (reply)

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KSquared

I too fell in love with those robes from Plum Pretty Sugar! I went ahead and ordered one for myself… and just be warned… the sleeves are little… weird. The kimono “sleeve” doesn’t connect to the body of the robe - it just hangs like a flap beginning at your armpit. And the sleeve itself is sewn shut - so it appears to be a kimono sleeve, but isn’t open like it should be. I struggled for a few days, because the fabric and cut were truly beautiful, but ultimately I sent the robe back to exchange for one of their tunic dresses - I just couldn’t get over the sleeves. Hope this helps you!

6/2/11 @ 11:32 am (reply)

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Sarah

I ordered the plum pretty sugar robes for myself and my 4 bridesmaids. I love them!

6/2/11 @ 11:35 am (reply)

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Mrs. Elephant (message) 6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

I think these are both really wonderful gifts! I like the swatches you picked for the robes.

6/2/11 @ 11:37 am (reply)

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Miss Bunting (message) 458 posts, Helper bee

@vanillabean: Clutches are a great idea, too!
@miss.qwerty: Thanks! I was afraid the selection would be limited, so I was really happy to find such bright colors.
@Miss Pony: I’m afraid of breaking those necklaces, too!
@futuremrskline: Are they really fragile?
@cat: Good to know! I’m fairly tall so hopefully I’ll be fine. I’m sorry it didn’t work out for you, though!
@u_c2moore: Wow, that is such a wonderful idea! That definitely sounds like something that would be passed down.
@KSquared: You mean I can’t stuff the sleeves with kittens? Saaad. I had noticed that the sleeves are kimono-style, but I didn’t know they were sewn shut. I haven’t got mine in the mail yet, so my fingers are crossed that it won’t bother me!

6/2/11 @ 11:45 am (reply)

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Lone Star

Holy cow! I was considering getting my girls initial necklaces at Tiffany’s, but didn’t want to spend that much. Thank you for the MonCadeau idea! I am going to buy my girls the star ones!

6/2/11 @ 12:08 pm (reply)

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