for my 40th anniversary, i used the knit fabric of my wedding dress as the under layer for a night sky alabama chanin ish. i, too don’t wear long dresses much any more but it has been fun to bring out on special occasions.
My dress, with it's wrinkles and odd stain, sits in a box longing to be an art project like a box of crayons that haven't been used. I love what you're doing here. I think my embroidering days are behind me, though, who knows? Perhaps opening the box, pulling the dress into the light, and sitting with it for a time will elicit creative motion. Thank you for the inspiration, Lyz
My wedding dress was very simple, no train and no lace. I loved wearing it. Some years later, I gave it to my aunt who was visiting from Scotland. She took it home for her daughter to wear. My cousin made a beaaautiful lace top to wear over the simple dress. She looked stunning! But the story doesn't have a happy ending. She divorced after having three children. MY husband and I were happily married for almost 59 years when he died. In my wedding pictures I can see the dreams in our eyes. Thanks for reminding me of that special day so many years ago.
Elizabeth - I’m sorry your niece’s marriage didn’t last, but I love hearing your remembrance of your own wedding day and life with your husband. Do you know what your niece did with the dress?
for my 40th anniversary, i used the knit fabric of my wedding dress as the under layer for a night sky alabama chanin ish. i, too don’t wear long dresses much any more but it has been fun to bring out on special occasions.
My dress, with it's wrinkles and odd stain, sits in a box longing to be an art project like a box of crayons that haven't been used. I love what you're doing here. I think my embroidering days are behind me, though, who knows? Perhaps opening the box, pulling the dress into the light, and sitting with it for a time will elicit creative motion. Thank you for the inspiration, Lyz
Can’t wait to hear what happens! Maybe it could be the warp for a weaving?
Oooooh... what an idea :)
My wedding dress was very simple, no train and no lace. I loved wearing it. Some years later, I gave it to my aunt who was visiting from Scotland. She took it home for her daughter to wear. My cousin made a beaaautiful lace top to wear over the simple dress. She looked stunning! But the story doesn't have a happy ending. She divorced after having three children. MY husband and I were happily married for almost 59 years when he died. In my wedding pictures I can see the dreams in our eyes. Thanks for reminding me of that special day so many years ago.
Elizabeth - I’m sorry your niece’s marriage didn’t last, but I love hearing your remembrance of your own wedding day and life with your husband. Do you know what your niece did with the dress?