Personal Expression
Posted by Sharon Carl on Mar 28, 2008. Filed under Off Beat, Wedding Dresses
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The great thing about weddings is, it’s all about personal style. Take wedding dresses, for example. A bridal gown is the ultimate way to express yourself on your wedding day, and each year brides flock to California bridal salons to seek out that one gown that makes them feel stylish and special.
But then there is the bride who wants her dress to be a more individual expression. We’ve heard of creative women sewing their own gowns out of the fabric from their mother’s or grandmother’s wedding gown, or brides letting friends or family members make their dresses for them. In my opinion, Kathryn Ashley’s endeavor beats them all. Not only did she design her own Victorian-inspired gown, she’s knitting it herself out of thin silk yarn. And in case she gets chilly at her late summer outdoor wedding, there is also a matching shrug in the works.
Why knit a wedding dress? As Kathryn says, “I needed a really big, daunting project!”. For those who do not knit, let me assure you this is no small undertaking. Kathryn’s wedding will be in September, and yes, it may take her that long to finish. If she loses track of time, though, don’t worry: smart woman that she is, Kathryn completed the most important pieces of the gown first, including the bodice (loosely-based on a corset pattern from Lace Style). At the moment her creation could pass for a mini-dress. You can follow the progress of Kathryn’s wedding dress at the Ewetopia Fiber Shop blog.
How far would you go to express yourself on your wedding day?
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What an amazing dress! Best wishes to Kathryn on finishing her dress, and well as on her upcoming marriage.
What a gorgeous dress! Loved the article. You are right, Kathryn’s dress is a step beyond! It will be wonderful for her wedding and an amazing heirloom for her family.
What a fantastic idea! Very creative and I loved the article about the dress. Back in the 70’s they might have even stopped at the mini skirt length.
What gorgeous details and ideas are in this structure! I love the retro embroidered feeling, and the color is soft and lovely as well! Congrats!
I want to knit my own wedding dress.
I’m still too young to get married (barely even half way done with high school), but I want to find a pattern :P
Plus, knowing me, it’ll take me forever to finish, so I want ot be prepared! lol
I’m knitting my halloween costume this year, and I havenn’t even finished middle school yet. I’m not very far,though, maybe 7 inches into the skirt.
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Probably not that far! But wow, what detail. I am in awe of Kathryn’s talent…