Thursday, August 24, 2017

Agatha Izannah Walker Wedding Day Bride

Agatha's wedding dress is finished, and it's a miracle too. When I got started I had a full head of hair, but now, not so much. HaHa  I felt like pulling all my hair out making this outfit. The fabric is a soft vintage cotton Hob nail lace netting, so beautiful, but it had to have a backing on everything. I used a white thin cotton organdy and it actually was pretty easy to sew, but the netting will stretch and it is super fragile ( not weak or rotten weak, but just delicate, as it is a very fine netting. I really don't even see how they make fabric like this. As is the usual case, you start out with a set plan on how the dress will look, but, as with lots of things, your plan begins to take on a life of its own and you don't end up with exactly what you envisioned. Lots of different types of a bride veil appealed to me, but I also thought, this dress could double for something else, even a very fancy everyday dress to a collector, so I stuck with the bonnet. Wedding Veils now are made of nylon or polyester,  and unless you are a millionaire, or live in England where I think they still make cotton tulle lace or a similar lace, you will have to pay 40.00 a yard for the fine 100% cotton tulle lace netting. I debated about getting a yard of it, but, after these brides, when would I use the netting again, maybe never, and the Izannah dolls are probably better off with the bonnets because they tie onto the head, there is not any hair to pin a real veil onto. Brides during Izannah Walker's time period did wear lots of lace long veils though. There is alot of fun to be had making a dress with the decorations you want, twisting ribbons or cloth and stuffing the bows and sashes. Now that I have two brides finished, Merietta is waiting for her turn. She is young looking and will have more of a solid fabric dress and traditional type bonnet. I have been gone to Panama City for a few days and I was bad, as I bought lots of dolls, some fabric, chalk paint, books, two bears, and today, I went down to the flea market and bought a childs dresser set. It is about 30 inches tall to the top of the round mirror, and includes the bed and chest and stool. I just couldn't ( not get it ) even knowing there is no room to spare in the house, but I had to get it any way. I will post some of the things we did and some of the things I bought next. Thanks for visiting.






4 comments:

  1. I'm glad you went with the bonnet. It's so pretty on this sweet, sweet girl. She was my favorite of the three, so I am happy that she is dressed so beautifully. Some of your discussion is over my head because I don't know much about the special tulles, etc. that you talk about, but I surely do love the cotton Hob nail lace netting (even if it did make you pull your hair out). I am looking forward to hearing more about your trip and the new/old things you took home.

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  2. Oh my goodness. I have worked with a fine gauze fabric before, and hate it. That stuff must be twice as bad! You persevered, however, and the results are magnificent. Glad you got to enjoy some shopping--would love to see the dresser set!

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  3. Seems to be a pretty share. Looking for some famous New York wedding venues for my parents' silver jubilee next month. Want everything to be sober. Cuisines and décor choice will be completely of our mom dad. Also hunting for memorable gifts for them. Will prepare handmade invitations and return gifts packing for all our guests.

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