Visiting the Land of Fabric

Also on my list of things to do on the other weekend was visiting fabric stores.  I was on the hunt for two different things.

First up?  Ribbon for invites.  I have a big idea in my brain for the invitations that I’m planning on DIYing.  I can’t wait to share what these invitations are going to look like!  I’ve already picked up almost all the materials to create a mock up, I just haven’t had a chance to pull it together yet.  I’m still looking for idea generation though!  For the closure on the invites I found this picture for inspiration from Paper Circle. 

Image via Paper Circle’s Inspiration Gallery

I haven’t found any ribbon at Michaels that I liked so I wanted to see what other options existed at a fabric store.  I wasn’t sure what I was looking for, but I figured I would know it when I saw it.  Hmm, maybe not this one with the coins…I liked this narrow white ribbon with silver edging.  It is a good possibility. 

I also like the idea of baker’s twine though…

Image of Oyster Divine Twine via Whisker Graphics

From the ribbon I moved to looking at fabric possibilities for the bridesmaid dresses.  I wonder how the girls would feel about some fun fake fur?  Or maybe some purple pleather?  No?  I love this oriental fabric but it doesn’t quite go with the style of the wedding.  The fabric I like the best is silk dupioni, but they didn’t have any in the colour I was looking for.There was definitely plenty of purple out there, but it was a silky kind of fabric that isn’t quite the look I’m going for.

So what look am I aiming for?  The girls and I all love these bridesmaid dresses from Alfred Sung.  In an effort to save some cash and because my mom is an uber-talented seamstress she’ll be making the dresses for us.  Thanks Mom!

Alfred Sung Style D444/Image via Toronto Dresses

Alfred Sung Style D438/Image via Toronto Dresses

I’m scoping out pattern books, but that is the inspiration!

What did you do for your bridesmaid dresses?