Weddingbee Blog

Way back when, I mentioned I was going for a white dress and red sash combination for my bridesmaids—a very Swiss inspired choice.

…Did I ever get around to figuring out some sashes for them? Well yes, I did. But you know that means I searched all over the internet first!

($55 Sash by Etsy seller boutiqueseragun)

There were looots of sash options to choose from.

SIL Funnel Cake liked the wide obi-reminiscent style of this luxurious sash, but we worried that it might be too long for knee-length dresses.

($38.72 sash from Bestbridalprices.com)

There were also many a cute sashes to be found on Etsy, like the simple flower sash below.

($15 sash by Etsy seller HitomiDesigns)

…Etsy turned me on to the idea of flower sashes in general. I mean, they are just so feminine!

($40 sash by Etsy seller madebywildangel)

(Sash by Etsy seller madebywildangel)

There were simple alternatives like the ever popular Nimli sashes that come in a huge variety of colours.

($14 sash from Nimli)

SIL Funnel Cake also found another source of sashes at Aria when she was searching for her dress.

($38-52 sashes by Aria)

And what about David’s Bridal? They usually have some great deals on wedding items. These sashes are only $15!

($15 sash by David’s Bridal)

…but I was getting more and more turned on by sashes that were a tad more than simple.

($39 sash by Etsy seller KeraSoftwear)

Look how pretty this accent pin is on an otherwise simple ribbon sash?

(Inspiration photo by The Wiebners)

I was all set to just buy any one of these adorable affordable sashes, when I stumbled upon a blog entry from Modern Foodie about sewing your own fabric sash. Hmm. As I investigated the tutorial April followed on Modern Foodie, I thought “This looks easy.”

Uh oh. Uh oh.

You guys, after this I made a really bad decision. I went to a fabric store in Zürich to buy some test fabric to play with. That shit is expensive. Really expensive. Fabric is around $50-100 a yard in Switzerland. Or more. Whatever… just tack some more zeros to the end of your bill!

I handed the cashier what was then around the equivalent of $125 for one yard of fabric, one yard of four different ribbons and some lacy trim, for the hell of it. I didn’t know what I was getting myself into, but I love fabric and sewing crafts… and I just couldn’t resist the urge to try my skills at making a sash!

Did you have any DIY projects you accidentally got yourself into? Did you stick with them or change your mind and delegate?