Sewing for a Wedding
I love weddings-doesn't everyone?
But do you know what I love more?
Sewing for weddings!
Liddy and Tilly were able to squeeze into their silk Apple Picking and Family Reunion dresses one last time.
Hugo was sorted.
He had his Liberty shirt and Sketchbook trousers with a snappy waist coat and silk tie.
But the Twins had grown and their best frocks simply did not fit!
Both were keen to have a lot of input!
Elsa badly wanted a bubble dress and we discovered this pattern on Etsy.
A few months back we found several yards of vintage John Kaldor heavy taffeta in a country town Op-Shop. Her measurements put her in the 8 but it was huge.
I ended up pinning,tucking and handsewing a good four inches out of the back of the dress after I had sewn it.
The dress was very easy to sew. I did decide to fully line it and I am glad I did and I would strongly recommend doing so.
The instructions for the beautiful bow is included in the pattern.
We attend enough formal functions that the Fab Five really do require a evening coat.
I had purchased some curtain remnants and Elsa chose a charcoal cotton/linen mix for a Kestrel coat.
I added a few inches to the sleeves but not to the length.
It sat at her waist nicely.
Some bright rose printed poplin gave the lining a kick of colour!
Zara was keen for a halter dress using a very unusual combination of vintage linen and dupion silk.
We used another Nina Bonita pattern but as it only went up to a 5T it took quite a bit of altering and several muslins.
It was worth all the work.
For a coat we chose the new oliver+s pattern Secret Agent coat,and made it up in another curtain remnant. This time a linen/rayon mix.
The fabric was a fraying nightmare so I lined it with a coral de-lustered satin.
All present and correct.
With five minutes to spare.
The wedding was breath taking.
And three little sisters took a piece of wedding cake home to put under their pillow to dream of their future sweetheart.
Just like their Mummy used to do.
x N
Reception photos by Lidia Keller.
(All 467 of them)!
They really are the fab five!! I love everything you made for the wedding, they all look perfect together. And the coral lining on that coat?!? I love it even more now.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jessica,we all love the chance to dress up and I love sewing a posh frock.
DeleteThe trench coat has been a hit with both girls and Elsa declared that if I wished to do a tutorial for the lining she was happy to have a coat made.......
x N
PS Good Luck!
Lidia did a fabulous job shooting photos of the reception! I dare say you all were the best dressed family there.:)
ReplyDeleteThank you Cindy.
DeleteLids got some great photos. Relaxed photos of the guests,I guess an 8 year old with a camera is less intimidating and lots of 'arty' photos of all the trimmings.
Gosh she took a lot though!
x N
Just beautiful
ReplyDeleteThank you Rachel!
Deletex N
Such a talented little photographer!! They all look AMAZING.
ReplyDeleteShe did a great job Karen,Hugo is putting a slide show together and Lidia wants to edit it as they are HER photos!
DeleteThank you.
x N
Very, very special outfits! Love your special dress too. And I think it's lovely that they even dressed up Tilly's chair :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Susanne. I wished I had taken the time to fix my dress,the last time I wore it the bodice was very firm and I felt quite glamorous.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately,the top was baggy and I felt a bit frumpy. I am determined to fix it straight away as I love it so much.
Wasn't it sweet that the staff decorated Tildy's chair?
x N
Ah, but the baggy bodice is a good sign that you've shrunk... look at it as a victory!
DeleteHehe,I guess I assumed it would fit better withe the weight loss!
DeleteYou are right,nicer then letting it out!
xN
What an amazing wedding, and how lovely that the children were so much a part of it! They all look wonderful, as do you and Jed!
ReplyDeleteThank you Millie.
DeleteThe children were made a huge fuss of and I was quite overwhelmed as we had only met the bride on a few occasions and her parents hosted the wedding.
I thought of you as I put on my fabulous shoes.
x N
You know what I like best about all this sewing that you do? That it speaks to your children of your love for them. Yeah, it's time-consuming, and some things do turn out not-quite-as-expected sometimes, but from the consulting, designing, altering, and into the wearing, your children are constantly reminded that Mum thinks they are worth the effort. That you want your children to be able to feel beautiful at a very special occasion, is also shown in every outfit for the wedding, and on every face in Lidia's photos. Just knowing that Mum cares enough to help you look your best, is a very special thing, indeed. I just love the photos, and seeing the children outfitted in their latest - thanks for the effort it takes to blog, and the sewing how-to's, and for sharing the mothering how-to's without really knowing you were doing it.
ReplyDeleteWow,what a beautiful comment,thank you so very very much!
ReplyDeleteI am going to print these lovely words and put them on the fridge to read when I am having my next 'I am a crap mum' day.
I hope my blogs are useful to someone and I am continually both flattered and honoured that people such as yourself take the time to leave a message.
Thank you so very very much!
xx N
You all look so beautiful, and beautifully dressed. Nicole, you did a wonderful job with all the clothes you made - so stylish. I love that Lidia took so many pictures!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Angela.
DeleteLidia took all sorts of photos,of all sorts of things that I would have never thought of.
Some were fussy but most were quite usable(with a little editing)
x N
You all look fabulous! I love all of the dupioni silk ... beautiful! I love how you rework the same patterns in casual and really quite dressy versions.
ReplyDeleteAnd the wedding looks just lovely. I agree, the decorated high chair is just the best, nicest touch.
Thank you,I love wearing and sewing with silk!
DeleteThe high chair was just so cute!
x N
O, thank you for sharing the wedding! I love weddings, too. And the Fab Five look precious in their wonderful outfits. LOVE the coats!!!
ReplyDeletexo, Nancy
Weddings are lovely,I am always thrilled to be asked-but to ask all the children too!
DeleteThank you Nancy.
x N
Wow, you are amazing! Sewing for five, I can just about manage sewing for three! I love everything you sew! I especially like the secret agent coat (lined) That's going to be my next project (so its ready for autumn!) Please please can you do a tutorial on how you lined it! I made the fairy tale dress following your tutorial, sleeveless it came out brilliant! Thank you so much xxx Nasma.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nasma, how terribly sweet of you.
ReplyDeleteI do plan to make a Tilly another Secret Agent trench. I shall bump it up the list, just for you!
xx N
Thanks Nicole, that would be great! Much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteNasma xxx