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Sewing: Custom Bridal Fascinator
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Custom Bridal Fascinator

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Vintage-Inspired Veils for the Modern Bride »

Instructions

I made my flower using material bought to match the wedding dress exactly rather than a premade flower.
I first cut circles increasing in size from 2" diameter to about 4 1/2" diameter (I just used different glasses and jars to trace the circles on pattern paper)
Then I folded it in half, then in thirds, and rounded the resulting outer edge to create 6 petals. Carefully hold the edge ...

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Category: Sewing

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Romantic, Retro / Vintage, Traditional, Classic


Materials

Satin Material, Lace, tulle, french tulle, rhinestones, & vintage button

What was your inspiration?

The look on the grooms face when he first sees his bride coming down the aisle. I love knowing that I've been a part of clothing the vision that takes his breath away.

What are you most proud of?

I love the layers of lace & tulle in the flower, and I'm definately in love with that button! So beautiful! Plus I put a couple crystals on the french netting, which the bride loved.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Take your time and have fun with it! :)

 

3 comments

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Scheri Manson on craftsy.com
Jul 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
First congratulations. Your fasinator is beautiful.
Dorene Vandermeer on craftsy.com
Dorene Vandermeer
Craftsy Instructor
Jun 26, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful job. Love the tip on cutting circles. lovely button center. Great work!
Susan294 on craftsy.com
Jun 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Very nice!