Tessa's Week

What a fun week we have had since Tessa has been here!  Saturday we began the process of making this wedding gown - just for fun.  Tess is 18 and is not getting married (not until she's about 30, I think), but I wanted to use her for a fit model to make a gown just for fun.  So after the style of the gown was decided on, Monday morning I put scissors to fabric and began the creation.  The first fitting was Monday afternoon and I finished it this morning!!!  I think this may be a record....it's a simple dress, but timeless in style.  The belt is removable, so you could put a sash with a bow, or a belt with different embellishments to change the look.  At a later date I have plans to make a lace shrug to wear with this dress for another alternative.

Every gown is not this quick to make, but I had a limited amount of time to get this one finished while my model was here.  I know her parents are so proud of the beautiful young woman she is (as am I), but I'm sure that when they see this post, they may shed a tear.  I got a little choked up myself.   I promised Tess that I would make her the dress of her dreams once she has graduated from college and has found the man of her dreams.  Dream big, Tess!  I love you!!!!!