Originally Posted by Baren*eh*ked_canadian
My niece hated her mother's dress too but they reused some of the fabric in her dress and both were happy with the decision!
I think that's what I'm going to do also... We're making a christening gown for my son, but there's no way we will be using the whole thing. I plan to use at least part of her dress at my wedding.[/quote]
When my MIL was moving to Florida, FIL put her dress into the garbage pile....seeing the tears in her eyes I took the dress and put it in my attic....it wasn't in the best shape(satin)...after she passed away and one of the neices was getting married, I made hankies for each of the Grandkids using the satin and lace from her dress...embroidered each with "Grandma Carol's dress...she loves you always...." ( I just started crying, and I did this 10 years ago)