How is the money situation? If they think making dresses rather than buying will save money you need to explain the cost of fabric these days. Up here in Canada, we have the Sears catalogue that has some great wedding party pages, everything from flower girls, bridesmaids and wedding dresses. If you have something similar, check into ready made first. I know you have some great reasonable Bridal Shops in the U.S. and they might have some sales running since the downturn in the economy. If time, patience and money are not a problem, YOU GO GIRL! I know you can do it!