Remember When. . . They cruised through 30 years!

The Dress

The original dress.

What do I say when a friend asks for help altering her wedding dress so she can wear it to celebrate her 30th wedding anniversary?  Yes! (Did I mentioned she plied me with Nan‏'s French toast and bacon!) 

​Even though the dress was beautiful and still fit, we agreed that the best option would be to find a pattern for a simple dress and use it to make a new dress from the skirt fabric.   

After manipulating sample dresses from three different patterns, we came up with an original design that would Wow her husband. 

​Dress designing/making is not a service that Remember When Studio offers, but I was glad to do it for a friend.  It did lead to making accessories which is where Remember When Studio excels.

The Shawl

The wedding dress' skirt had four lace-lined triangular inserts made of netting that supported a diamond design of pearls. The largest panel formed the back of the shawl, flanked by the two medium inserts to form the sides and front.  We were both pleased with the result and loved how it spoke to the original dress.   

A String of Peals

She needed a string of pearls to complete the ensemble. Pearl beads were removed from the dress, strung and tied with silk cord to make the perfect length necklace. She placed the Story Starter Booklet inside and wrapped them for her husband to open while she got dressed the night of the celebration.  

Reworking the gown gave it new life, but the shawl and the pearls are pieces that can be worn on many occasions and passed down.  It is the longevity of these pieces that tell the story of this loving couple, making them instant heirlooms.

Have a cherished dress you want to have transformed into an heirloom(s)?  Contact us so we can get started.