Making Your Own Wedding Gown

Making your own wedding gown or having a family member make it can be a way to either save money and/or make your wedding even more of a family affair. While there are not as many home sewers now as in previous years, there are still patterns out there. You can find patterns at www.habermanfabrics.com or http://www.weddingpatterns.com/. You can also find a tailor or seamstress who can design one just for you. What better way to have a truly unique wedding.

Photo courtesy of weddingpatterns.com

Photos courtesy of Vogue and http://www.habermanfabrics.com/.

Photos courtesy of Vogue and http://www.habermanfabrics.com/.

Photos courtesy of Vogue and http://www.habermanfabrics.com/.

Photos courtesy of Vogue and http://www.habermanfabrics.com/.

McCalls offers patterns that are not as complex as Vogue and may be easier for the home sewer.

Photos courtesy of McCalls and http://www.habermanfabrics.com/.

Sew It Yourself?

One expensive part of your wedding is that gorgeous gown that you just can't live without. One option is to have a dressmaker sew your dress. Just remember, it won't always be inexpensive, but sometimes it will be worth it to have a gown that fits you perfectly and which is exactly what you want. Also if you are copying a designer dress you will still save significant amounts of money. All the handwork needed on some gowns and the expensive materials can run up the cost of having your dress made for you. To look at some of the patterns available try the following web sites:

http://www.weddingpatterns.com/

http://www.craftsolutions.com/crafts/WeddingDressPatterns.asp

http://www.oldpatterns.com/wedding.html http://www.habermanfabrics.com/scart/shopimages/v2849_large.jpg

http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/bridal-pages-110.php

http://voguepatterns.mccall.com/bridal-pages-186.php

http://www.marfy.it/eng/activenews.asp?idcat=&idart=3522&azione=list&layout=&CID=A151L156L220100130224228DXIDXFKCCVO01020297

Some sites also offer patterns for your garter, veil, headpiece and other accessories.