Bridal Show Breakdown…

Dan and I went to a Bridal Show this afternoon with my Mom. The minute I walked in, I immediately felt terribly overwhelmed by the flashing lights and terrible dance music, provided by a local DJ. I was instantly barraged by women selling me over-priced invitations, cupcakes, and “candy buffets.” We browsed at cheesy, overpriced wedding photographs, before we all decided it was a huge waste of time, and I left horribly depressed. I had a good cry this afternoon and spent an hour or so feeling sorry for myself… before I realized I really do have most of this wedding figured out.

Now, here is something I am comfortable with, shaping fabric into lovely garments. This is the Betsey Johnson pattern I’ve mentioned before. I cut it out of a piece of small, floral print cotton, and lined the banded sleeves in broiderie anglaise. I sewed the vertical seams with a french seam finish, which is my favourite seam finish! The top is so cute, very “me,” cut in a near semi circle, flowing out from just under the bust. It has a tie around the empire line to cinch it all in. I’ll post more pictures as soon as I have some day light again!