Exciting times in my world these days! My summer was filled with wedding planning and wedding sewing. The day was beautiful and we couldn’t be happier for our daughter. She was a beautiful bride! I can’t believe the day has now come and gone….where does the time go.
Our baby girl is married….yep..here come the tears…right on cue.
A special day requires a special dress…for the bride of course but also for the mother of the bride! With the wedding behind us, the bride turned photographer and took these pictures for me.
Thanks Emmy!!
When it came to making my dress, I had a definite design in mind. This floral drapery fabric was in my stash and I knew it would compliment the country chic barn theme that my daughter had chosen. I wasn’t so sure about wearing ivory but Emmy assured me that it was perfect. If the bride approves then we have a winner!! My plan was to make Butterick 5850 . I went ahead and made the full bodice only to find out that I really didn’t like it. The bride agreed…she thought it was too “typical mother of the bride”.
Okey dokey. Scrap that plan!
With only two months to plan the wedding, I knew that I didn’t have time to spend mulling over this decision so I went with Simplicity 2444. Old faithful came through for me again!
The background of the floral fabric has a linen look to it, so I found a lovely linen for the bodice and used a shimmery organza for the ties (taken from B5850) and the bodice overlay.
The picture below is the only one we could get that showed the shimmery organza well. It has a kind of glow to it.
I lined the entire dress with the ivory linen and added horsehair braid to the hem of the lining only. I would recommend this…the outer skirt didn’t need any added volume but the lining would have fallen flat without the braid.
I have always had a connection with my clothing…since I was a child. I remember how special I felt in a red Christmas dress my mom made for me when I was 10 years old….I remember what I was wearing when I met my husband…pirate sleeves….lol!! My clothes connect me to memories.
I will remember how I felt on this day too.
Life is so quiet now…leaving me a little melancholy….reminding me to enjoy every family milestone we have and I know that there are so many more to come. This special day was filled with pretty dresses, bow ties, yummy treats, sibling kisses, long looks, handshakes, tears, man tears…the toughest of all tears to witness, heartfelt speeches, laughs, lingering hugs, dancing, and love.
So much love.
Oh how lovely is this?! You look beautiful. Congrats on such a happy day.
Thank you Andrea!! It was the best of days..
OH Margo! How lovely for you! Congratulations to your beautiful daughter. It’s funny…I was just about to email you because we hadn’t heard from you for a while.
Simplicity 2444 does it again! This pattern can’t be beat…it works so well with so many different types of fabric. AND…this creamy linen with organza looks perfect! I’ve not yet sewn a version that has different fabrics for bodice and skirt…really must try that. And thanks for the tip on using the horsehair on the lining. Hadn’t thought of doing that!
Ahhh thanks Sue!! So much has happened…the wedding for one. But we also had a home invasion…while we were sleeping. We are all fine…just left feeling awful. My camera and laptop were taken, leaving me out of the blogging loop for a bit. Thanks for thinking of me!!
YIKES! I’m so very sorry to hear that. I have no doubt that would have been very, very traumatic. Relieved that you are all physically safe, but emotionally it will take time to feel better again. {{HUGS}}
Thanks Sue. I was surprised by how much it bothered me…
What a lovely mother of the bride dress! Truly gorgeous! I have to say you look like the bride’s sister, would never guess that you would have a daughter getting married. She is pretty like her mom! Glad it was a day of love and great memories!
Thank you so much Linda!
It is just so very beautiful…so feminine and gorgeous. Congrats to your daughter, you and family. All the best!
Thank you Tomasa, it was a special day!
Not gonna lie, this post had me in tears too. Your dress is absolutely perfect Margo! You look gorgeous in it. Your daughter looks amazing in the photo too! I’m sure it was a beautiful day!
Thanks Heather! The day was so special and kinda surreal…
Your dress is gorgeous and you look so beautiful. It is so hard after the wedding, you are so busy getting ready for the big day. Then boom it is over and mom is left with the memories of the day and all their growing up. I totally understand the melancholy.
Awww thank you Lori! My mom said she went through the same feelings as well…but that it passes. 🙂
You look lovely, and so does your daughter. Many congratulations to her. My children are growing up too, so I know your bittersweet feelings first hand! I am thankful for every moment I spend with them x
It is wonderful to see your children grow up and develop a new kind of relationship with them. I enjoy that part!! Thanks Philippa!!
This dress so amazingly beautiful and appropriate….there is much to be said about planning ahead and making the right changes in time. Well done Margo on this gorgeous creation and I can hardly believe you are old enough to have a son-in-law….lol!!
Thank you Rianna! Time flew, that’s for sure! You are sweet…back lit pictures are kinda magical lol!! 😉 They are so flattering.
How lovely! And your dress is perfect.
Thank you Vicki! 🙂
Oh my goodness, you look far to young to have a married daughter!
Both you and your daughter look gorgeous and you have made a lovely job of your dress.
It’s all about the magic of a back lit photograph Andrea!! Thank you!
This dress is beautiful. I can imagine the barnyard theme, the linen makes it come together.
Congratulations to your daughter! And you 🙂
Thank you so much Tasha!
What an emotional summer you’ve had! Your mother of the bride dress is gorgeous and especially on you! I love the idea of an organza tie at the waist that looks like a flower to go with the skirt of your dress. I’m also sorry to read about your home invasion. How traumatic that must have been when you are feeling so vulnerable with your daughter’s nuptials to plan for as well.
Thanks Kathleen! Life certainly has its ups and downs but the wedding was a definite high!
gorgeous dress and it sound perfect for the theme of the wedding. congrats!
Thank you Beth!!
My mom also wore Simplicity 2444 to my wedding as mother of the bride! You look so lovely and the color is really nice on you.
Your dress is beautiful and perfect for a MoB too. Congratlations to all your family, weddings are such wonderful occasions!
Thank you so much Nessa! I agree, wedding are wonderful occasions!
Wow!!! This dress is perfect. I am sure you looked absolutely stunning (and beamed with pride) beside your beautiful daughter on her wedding day. Our older two daughters are married – your wonderful post brought back their special days and ” yes so much love” as if they were yesterday. 🙂
Awww…thanks Almeda! It’s quite a feeling to watch your child be married and I loved watching the entire family pour love on the happy couple and each other. It was so sweet!
Congratulations! Beautiful bride, mother and the dress. So happy for you and the whole family “so much love” <3 <3
Your dress is gorgeous
I totally understand the target anti climatic feeling after the wedding -.i certainly had that after my daughter’s wedding in June
Sorrg to hear about the break-in
The dress looks amazing…and so do you!
Oh! That dress is so beautiful! And for a such a lovely occasion too. 🙂
Congratulations to your daughter Margo! She looks so beautiful, as do you! I love the fabrics you’ve used. That’s a great tip re the horsehair braid in the lining, I’ll need to remember that one.
Congratulations on your daughter’s wedding … you look absolutely gorgeous and that dress is lovely! Perfect for the happy occasion
I absolutely love your dress! Gorgeous shape and beautiful fabric! Looking at that pattern? Would you say it is beginners friendly?
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Catia
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Congratulations to your daughter Margo! She must have been proud to have such a lovely mother. You look stunning ! Love the organza over linen look and thanks for the tip on horsehair for lining. I will try that on Gigi’s first communion dress I need to make soon.