Originally Posted by
Buckeye Rose
My DD just texted me with pics of the dress she expects me to make for newest granddaughter Willow. While I can make quilts, bags, table runners and lots of other things, but this dress scares me! I can't imagine spending the money for the fabric, and heaven forbid I should make an oops. Am I the only one who gets crazy requests like this?
oops, wrong pic....and now can't find the right one....anyway, the dress is all lace, beads, many layers.
Have you thought of visiting thrift shops and picking up a slightly used wedding gown? Lots of beading, satin, etc. I've made a lot of christening gowns using leftovers from wedding dresses.