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Mccalls Pattern For Flower Girl Dresses
Easy to Sew Patterns for Wedding Apparel
According to Individual Investor Magazine, gowns and
bridesmaid dresses account for 1.3 billion dollars spent
annually in the wedding industry. With mounting costs of
planning a wedding, the do it yourself concept has
become more and more attractive.
If the thought of creating your own wedding apparel
sends you into a panic, consider that todays gowns have
basic clean lines and should be relatively easy to
recreate on a sewing machine. You may want to look at
bridal magazines to get an idea of the styles that you
like. A visit to your local bridal chain or department
can also spark your creativity.
McCalls pattern company offers a variety of patterns
for wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses and flower girl
dresses. If you are a sewing novice, creating your own
flower girl dress may be a good way to get your feet
wet. McCalls also provides advice on fabric selection,
sewing technique and how to create customized embroidery
for your gown.
One example of a simple McCalls pattern for a flower
girl dress is number 2536A, with princess seaming, a
round neckline and an inverted pleat. Shantung or silk
are suggested fabrics for the dress. Bows and beads may
be added as per the instructions within the pattern.
2536A features an A line style, which is particularly
easy to assemble for a beginning sewer. These and other
McCalls patterns for flower girl dresses can be found
on www.sewbridal.com.
Here are some tips for adding some extra panache to your
flower girl dress.
To add embroidery, hold the edge of the fabric against
a flat surface. Be sure to pull the fabric as tight as
possible to avoid snagging and uneven rows. Avoid using
a traditional embroidery hoop as this may tear delicate
fabric.
Always embroider with a 100% cotton thread to avoid
pulling.
A few artfully placed fabric roses are an excellent
addition to any bridal attire. By following McCalls
pattern for fabric, you can easily add a touch of
grown-up sophistication to your flower girls dress.
McCalls patterns for flower girl dresses make it easy
and fun to create a stunning and unique ensemble for the
little bride. However, before threading that needle,
it may be a wise idea to do a little reading on sewing
basics or invest in a course (particularly if you never
sewn before). Through online or live courses, you can
acquire sewing basics including how to choose various
fabrics, how to evenly line up seams, and how to create
various necklines. If possible, you may want to complete
your first project under the eye of a more experienced
sewer.
A little time spent studying basic sewing techniques can
save you aggravation and money, especially if you are
going to be working with expensive fabrics. After all,
the whole point of doing it yourself is to cut down on
costs. McCalls patterns are a great reference for the
beginner, but a little extra study and diligence
certainly wont hurt the end product.
About the Author
Andrea Pellettiere has been has been a freelance
writer for a number of years. She is a new
contributor to
http://bridesmaid-dresses-n-flower-girl-dresses.com.
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