the elephant grows....

A quick and easy guessing game.
What do chiffon, ruffles and tiny crystal beads have in common?
 

If you said a wedding dress, you are absolutely correct.
Now, you might be wondering what a wedding dress and our big move to the UK in a little more than five weeks have in common.
Me.
And before anyone offers me well meant,supportive advice suggesting it might be time for me to learn to say 'No' in a big firm voice, be aware that it is my one and only little sister that is the bride to be.
It is an honour and a pleasure to be able to make such a special dress for her. Perhaps not the most ideal time, but it would never have occurred to me not to offer to make it.
She's my sister. End of discussion.
( If I begin to complain about being stressed or tired or overwhelmed, you have permission to be blunt and point out that this was my choice.)
Bearing that it mind, I have still affectionately named the dress, 'The Horror'.
Not because it is ugly( it's actually very beautiful and romantic) but because it involves my arch nemesis, Silk Chiffon.
I hate Silk Chiffon.
A word to all brides out there who have the good fortune to have a mother, sister, aunt or friend of a friend who will help you out with your Dress for the Big Day - do consider a lovely stable fabric such as velvet or duchess silk. Calico,perhaps.

Anything but silk chiffon.

The Horror is all cut out and waiting to be sewn up. All going well, I hope to have the dress ready for hand sewing of the tiny crystal beads, by this time next weekend.
I love my sister.
I am very happy that she is getting married ,that we will be here for the wedding and that the girls will have the fun of being flower girls.
But I still hate silk chiffon

Comments

[Dawn]

Oh girl...chiffon?
You have my adoration for attempting it!
I have only made one wedding dress...for my oldest. It was made of ivory jacquard (sp?) and was much more doable for me. I still shook like a leaf when I made the first cut into the fabric!

[Tamara]

You have just confirmed what I have always thought, that you are an amazingly generous woman...someone who would do anything for anyone. What a task you have undertaken at such a stressful time...maybe your sister could help you pack while you sew??
I am sure it will be nothing less that perfect.
By the way I can't view your image, but it might just be me.

[London Mummy]

What a lovely thing to do for your sister, I'm sure it will make her day even more special :)
A very warm (hmm can't promise that it won't be cold here in London when you arrive) welcome to the UK.

[emma]

You are amazing wonderful person. I still love my wedding dress you did for me it has pride of place in my home. I can't ever thank you enough for helping make my/our wedding day so special. I can only bet how excited rose and charlie are about being flower girls again. love you lots Em

[Sally]

You are truly a super woman.
xxx

[Shireen]

It sounds like you have a lot of sleepless nights ahead, powered by truckloads of tea and chocolate. Wishing you all the best in conquering the evil silk chiffon. Grace and the bobbly hat are a perfectly cute match.

[babelfish]

Ooh, you are moving to the UK? how exciting! We welcome you and your family with opened arms :) (I seem to remember you saying you won't be making another Wedding dress?...Either way, it's going to be beautiful and yes, you are a super-woman!)

[ali]

just remember big sister...you chose the material ;)