How Do You Turn Wedding Dress Fabric Into Family Heirlooms?
Your wedding dress is a stunning but expensive cascade of silk and organza. Alterations usually involve cutting into the fabric to ensure a perfect fit. Don’t waste a scrap of this precious material. Even a small piece can be crafted into a family heirloom treasured by future generations. If your wedding dress requires alterations, be firm with the seamstress or bridal shop. Insist that you want any fabric piece larger than 4″ X 4″ saved for future use. If you are having extra beading sewn on, did you have to buy them in a predetermined “lot”? If so, request those leftovers, too A talented seamstress can turn larger pieces of wedding dress fabric into an elegant ring bearer pillow and flower girl basket lining. A bride’s handkerchief and garter will be even more sentimental when fashioned from these bits and pieces. Transform bridal fabric into family heirlooms like a baby baptism outfit and blanket. Even small pieces become quilt squares, doll clothes, embellishments on pillow cases a
