When I got married in 1973 my wedding flower was the daisy (still my favorite flower) and we went all over looking for the fabric for the maid of honor and bride's maid dress. It was a simple afternoon wedding so I wanted something light and airy - finally found a dotted Swiss, shaped as daisies, at Woolworths. It was about $.75 a yard. The matching hats cost about the same as dresses. It was funny how the color of the fabric matched the hats and shoes. We were planning on having to pay to have them dyed to match. Woolworths was such a great place.
My daughter wanted a special prom dress she designed. She was having it made by someone that does that kind of sewing in 2002 - the fabric was $89.00 a yard, we were able to get the same fabric at the fabric district in LA for $45.00. It was her money so I was just a by-stander but I was impressed how she did her research and accomplish what she wanted. (She is still able to wear the dress for formal occasions.)
Last edited by quiltingcandy; 08-06-2016 at 10:34 AM.