We got the professional photos back! (Our photos are from Katie at Alt Wedding Co, who specialises in the more unusual wedding with a super fun, relaxed and documentary-style vibe. Matt and I didn’t want the typical formal, staged pictures and both of us have anxiety about being in front
Category: Wedding Projects
We got married!
Surprise! We are legally wed as of May 6th, 2021, and I couldn’t be happier – nor more proud of myself for getting it all done. Regular readers will remember that I have been consumed by wedding sewing since Christmas at least, when we made the decision to elope rather
Chatter: February, Week 1
I feel like I’ve got a lot done in the last few days! As you might have seen on my instagram, I made myself a set of pattern weights and started tracing all the things I’ll need for upcoming projects – both wedding and otherwise. I’ve been absolutely amazed by
On Shapewear
I talk a big game about body positivity and honouring the form I have by respecting my physical being, but sometimes – like everyone – that wavers. I’m neck-deep in wedding planning at the moment, as I’ve discussed previously, and presently fully immersed in sorting out my outfit. I’m not
Bamboo Bodices (Project Wedding Dress – 2)
I’ve become completely obsessed with the bamboo bodice, which this blog here on The Shapes of Fabric does a much better job of talking about and demonstrating than I ever could. I’ve been researching wedding stuff for almost a year now, since we got engaged last November, but it’s not
Project Wedding Dress – 1
Oh, it’s a big project! I’m getting married next year and ever since we got engaged I’ve been toying with the idea of making my own dress. People that have seen my sewing have asked me about it, too, and I keep deflecting and being vague and such – but