Last week the DD came up for the week for the final fitting of the wedding dress. When she got here, the skirt was finished, the the bodice still unlined - without the hidden bra inserted or any of the 'bling' applied, the organza skirt only started and the birdcage veil was but an idea with the french netting not even purchased! However, we made great progress through the week and DD was extremely happy with the results!
DD enjoyed the whole fitting process, taking 'selfies' while I pinned the large rhinestone applique in place. She kept up a running conversation to keep me awake at the sewing machine late into the night. DD provided much needed quality control, "You aren't really going to do THAT? Are you?" and "Don't you think it would be cute if we did (fill in the blank) instead?!" and "Whatever you want, mom. . . "
There are still a few things to do:
- Finish the third and top layer of the organza over skirt.
- Cut out and assemble the short skirt for the reception.
- Add all of the hooks and eyes at the top of the zippers.
- Insert hanging loops on the skirt and bodice.
- Hem the lining of the bodice.
- Make a couple of adjustments to the rhinestone applique.
- Finish birdcage veil.
- And go over the whole dress looking for loose threads to snip.
With nine weeks left until the wedding, I feel like I am in a real good position to get everything done. However, I will be taking my sewing machine with me -- just in case.
Happy sewing!
