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For many brides, choosing a wedding gown is a personal experience. It’s not as simple as pulling a dress off the rack – it needs to be created! For these brides, creating your very own dress is a fantastic idea. You can find a dress pattern you truly love, and then customize it to work for you!

Pattern Shopping

Who will be creating your dress for you? Will you be helping to work on it, or will it be done by a family member? Maybe you’ve hired a local seamstress to work on the production of your masterpiece. No matter what the case, chances are you’ll need to shop for a wedding dress pattern. It’s a wise idea to go together to a fabric shop, where you can peruse the different options as a team. You should have a solid idea of what you are looking for, so you don’t get overwhelmed once you are in the fabric shop.

Research, Research

Doing a bit of research before you choose your wedding dress pattern will make your job much easier! Spend an afternoon with your BFF at a book store going through magazines, looking at bridal books, and talking about different styles. You might even go try on some dresses at a local bridal boutique. Develop an idea of your body type, and your personal sense of style. How do you envision your big day? Will it be elegant, casual, formal, or will it have a special theme? Knowing some of these elements will allow you to create a gown that not only works with your personal sense of style, but also with the overall look and feel of your big day. What parts of your body would you like to show off – do you have great arms, a sexy back, or a stunning curvy figure? Do you need extra support in the chest area? These issues all need to be considered.

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Shopping Online

There are lots of websites available that sell wedding dress patterns. Be sure to show the pattern to your seamstress before you go ahead and purchase it. She’ll want to look at the types of fabric it’s appropriate for – depending on the time of year you are getting married, you might decide to use a light fabric such as silk or organza with charmeuse, or a heavier blend such as taffeta or Shantung. She’ll also be able to figure out how much fabric you’ll need, which will help you to determine how much the materials will actually cost you. Don’t forget to budget for all the extras such as buttons, boning, zippers, ribbon, elastic, snap, hooks and eyes, lace, and other embellishments and accessories! Consider looking at vintage patterns as well – but remember that they are often made quite a bit smaller than today’s sizes.

Maximum Control

Creating a wedding dress from a pattern will allow you to have maximum control over your gown – not only can you choose the style, but you can also make decisions in regards to the fabric, the details, and the fit. Start early and remember that the seamstress knows best in many cases, so even if you insist that you can use a fabric you’ve fallen in love with for the pattern you adore, if she says it’s not an option, you will thank yourself in the long run if you listen to her!

Making the dress of your dreams using a pattern can be a fabulous, creative experience that will bring your imaginings to life before your eyes! Have fun during the process!

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