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12-15-2010, 05:47 PM

#31

marilynr

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We made my daughter's wedding gown. About 20 years later I used the scraps to sew a small version of her gown including veil & put it a shadow box along with a wedding picture.

12-15-2010, 08:07 PM

#32

laurafet

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Take pictures! We would love to see them!

12-15-2010, 08:42 PM

#33

CarolynW

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Last year we attended a 50th wedding anniversary reception and the bride's gown was on display along with the wedding pictures. Very impressive! If I had one, I'd keep it until I died. I feel sure the children and grandchildren would cherish it.

12-16-2010, 11:11 AM

#34

Rann

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I was going to use my wedding dress for christening gowns for my DD's. My mother had a FIT!!! Now, 45 years later, it's still in the box.

12-16-2010, 11:11 AM

#35

Rann

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I might note--no grandchildren. If I every have any, it's gone.

12-16-2010, 11:19 AM

#36

montanajan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by isnthatodd

I still have mine after 40 1/2 years. It is knee length, and my mom handsewed lace around the neck and cuffs. I want to do something with it, but can't decide what. I also have a peautiful lavendar beaded sari that my daughter in law gave to my mother-in-law. Thought I would make wall hangings but am afraid to cut the top for fear all the beads will come off, so it hangs beside my wedding dress.

I got married in 1970 - midst of the "hippie days", so my dress is a mini - barely longer than my fingertips with my arms down at my sides! Not enough fabric for much of anything. However, it is 100% cotton, so I must find a quilting use for it!

12-16-2010, 06:52 PM

#37

HopeToLearn

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Location: Northern Ky.

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I made a bassinet skirt and hood cover out of mine for my sister's first baby. It was beautiful and she loved it!

12-16-2010, 07:59 PM

#38

Sis

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Location: Born a SE Ohio Buckeye,now a Middle Tennessee Volunteer

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So many wonderful ideas shared on this topic. Since I have two sons(no daughters to pass it on to)and DIL's wanted their own new dresses. Probably sounds crazy but until I saw these ideas I didn't know what else to do with it besides give away or sell it. It represents one of the most joyous days of my life and I just didn't want to get rid of it haphazardly.
Thanks for the ideas.

12-17-2010, 10:02 AM

#39

Ann63

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Location: Macon, Georgia

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Quote:

Originally Posted by p38flygirl

I have my daughter in laws dress that I made for her about 15 years ago...She died 3 years ago...Last summer when my grandson came for a visit, I showed him the dress..I offered to make him a pillow to sleep with...but he sat quietly for a few minutes and then he said...'Meme save it until I get married...My wife may want to wear it...But if she doesn't ,then we can decide what to do then...He is only 7 years old...I still have the dress and will have it until he needs it...

You brought tears to my eyes. Please give him a hug and a big Kiss for me. I hope you all have a Merry Christmas.

12-18-2010, 01:00 AM

#40

Elainekay

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Location: Oregon

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I love these ideas...I have 2 wedding gowns (backed out the first time, LOL!) I am 4' 11" tall and I was VERY TINY, my 9 year old GD had a hard time getting the zipper up on both of them when she tried them on, so chances of any woman in our family fitting them is real slim!