Monday 6 October 2014

Project WO!

My sister in law is getting married next year.  My 2 boys will be page boys and my husband is giving her away.  As a result I feel like I should make an effort!!

I thought I would set myself a challenge.  This years challenge was to set up the craft stall and Etsy shop, which is done and ticking over nicely.  So for this next year I thought I would set myself Project Wedding Outfit - where I make pretty much everything I intend to wear.

Project WO will therefore, consist of:

A wrap dress - I have been reading 'What not to wear' and have decided this is the best type of dress for my figure.  I will need a pattern and think I have decided on the ultimate wrap dress by Sew Over It.  I have a day off (without children) at the start of December so I will source some fabric on that day.  In the meantime I shall order some relatively cheap stretch fabric to make myself a muslin first (I shall do this properly!!)

Shawl - I would like a smallish lightweight shawl to wear as although the wedding is in July I may need it to go into the evening.  I have knitted a Boo knits shawl in the past and found it easy to follow but lovely to look at, so am thinking of one of these - possibly Fragile Heart.  I can't buy yarn yet as it will depend on my choice of fabric for the dress.
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Corsage - I have made a number of fabric flowers for the stall as in the tutorial so I will probably make one of these.


Knitted handbag with wooden handles - Again something I have made for the stall in superchunky, but I will make one to coordinate with the dress.  I may make it in a finer yarn but I will keep looking for a pattern for this.  Maybe something along these lines:


Shoes - I will not be making!  I am hoping my wedding shoes might be appropriate - I kept them from 10 years ago but have never worn them again.

Underwear - I will not be attempting a bra (will buy one!).  However, I have been seduced by the knicker kits at Sew Over It and may make my own - but we will see.
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Jewelry - I have made my own jewelry, but it depends what it all looks like as to whether I buy some or make some.

Wedding Cake - I have been asked to make this - I know no more at the moment, so will update when I know.

So there we have it, my new project.  I am going to aim to blog about this regularly, hopefully, once a week although I may combine it with a WIP Wednesday if there is not much happening on the outfit front!!  I shall also add it to my Year of Projects list.

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10 comments:

  1. Sounds like a great project to keep you busy over the coming months. I look forward to seeing it all come together and the weekly posts.

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  2. Wow! Sounds ambitious but will be amazing! Love that shawl.

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  3. Love the shawl- such a pretty grey- I bet it will be well loved.

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  4. Wow sounds like a wonderful project. That shawl is gorgeous btw, I love Boo's designs :)

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  5. Sounds like you are going to be busy, the shawl is gorgeous as are the cute little flowers, thanks for the lovely comments you have left on my blog
    Clare x

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  6. Sounds like a great project - lots to keep you busy there!

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  7. Your handmade wedding outfit is going to look fabulous, the beads are lovely on the shawl, it looks so pretty and delicate.

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  8. Awesome tasks ahead of you! You go girl :)
    Have fun!
    x

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  9. I'm just catching up... this sounds like a lot of fun to do, I will read and watch with interest x

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  10. This is a super creative project. I love each idea!

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