First of the Bridesmaid Dresses

I have spent most of my last two weekends attempting to make one of the bridesmaid dresses. The pattern is from Vogue and you can see it in the previous post. I must say it was a bit of a challenge. I've never made anything with lining AND interfacing. I'm also usually hopeless with darts as well but this time I marked them properly and based them before sewing.

The dress is made out of navy sateen. As you can see it will be accessorized with red shoes and red earrings as well as a bouquet of red flowers. I now have just one more of these to make and then another one in a different pattern for my maid of honour.

Yes I am busy busy busy!

Patterns for Bridesmaid Dresses

Sorry to do a random wedding blog entry but I was looking at some patterns for the bridesmaid dresses which I´m considering making myself. I´m loving the fun nature of this yellow number so cute but not sure how it will go for all the girls one is quite large up the top and would probably not feel comfortable in it. I am thinking of having different dresses and same colour though. Hmmm that´s where this pattern or batch of patterns would be good.

Front left, back right tickle my fancy but then they are such typical bridesmaid dresses. I want something that´s formal but not typical.

So far this black number, which we would make in navy blue with red accessories is the one my sister and mum are cheering for. I like it but maybe it´s too typically bridesmaidesque. It is classy and could be worn by all the bridesmaids... hmmmm we shall continue to look as there is plenty of time. Anyone got some pics of really cool bridesmaid dresses that are perhaps navy blue?