On my 34th birthday, I exchanged vows with my husband in Ashland, Oregon in December 2008. He owned a tailored denim suit from Goodwill and I wanted to coordinate so I made my wedding dress from denim!
I think, therefore I make.
I drew it out on paper, then started cutting. There’s nothing more gratifying to me than creating something with your own hands. The dress wasn’t “perfect” but I felt like a Queen in it.
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~Wedding Blues~{www.flippinfactory.wordpress.com}
During a cross-country road trip from NYC to L.A. in 2005, my then-boyfriend asked me to be his wife. I don’t think he realized that if he married me that he would be marrying my DIY habits, too!
- Late night sewing
- Frequent visits to Goodwill
- Numerous “I can make that!” outbursts
- A few incomplete projects
- Curbside rescues waiting to be re-loved
- “I can produce my own show” revelations
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~Full coverage~
~Officially off the market~{www.flippinfactory.wordpress.com}
You’re looking at the unfinished dart and the undone zipper, right?
~Looking into the future~ {www.flippinfactory.wordpress.com}
One of the first things I noticed when I first saw this photo is that I could see my shoulder blade. Unintentionally, I went down from 180 lbs (9 months pregnant) to 118 pounds two years after the birth of our child. Magic trick – the stress of being a first-time mom with lots of unfinished projects AND lots of breast feeding.
The other thing I noticed is that darn zipper again. I don’t think I thought that one through.
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Lovers. Baby. Wedding. Tattoo Rings. Exactly in that order. And, in denim!
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Toast! {and milk} www.flippinfactory.wordpress.com
Here’s a toast to all the crafty DIYers out there. Thank you for creating, juggling, and blogging about your journey. I’m inspired. And for you future DIY champions, take notes from our daughter ~ when someone says “let’s toast”, that means milk for you.
Did you make your own wedding dress? If so, send me pics and I’ll share your Wedding Dress project with Flippin’ Factory readers! Send emails to info@flippinfactory.com!
Tags: alternative wedding dress, denim wedding dress, diy wedding dress, handmade wedding dress, wedding dress ideas
Tumaini you look beautiful! I think this is the first time I’ve seen photo’s from you Wedding
Your dress is amazing!!
Thank you, Justine! I’ve been a little lazy about posting pictures.
Tumaini, you had me at ‘denim wedding dress.’ How beautiful you look as a united family, and refreshing that you made it your own, and did not have to go over a budget. Best wishes, and many happy celebrations to come! Your baby is adorable…
Thank you, Margaret! I have several friends who are still paying for their weddings that took place years ago!
This is by far the best posting yet. I love that you shared this personal story with us. This a great dress and you two look adorable in these photos. It is simply beautiful. Cheers to love, marriage, children, and DIY!!!!!
Thanks Sybongile!! The next MAJOR diy – - building a house. Hmmm. I’ve got to get started.