Handmade Bridal Sash

This past weekend I met a bride-to-be with some flowers I created for a handmade bridal sash.  I was so excited when she approached me about creating a sash that she will be wearing with her ivory wedding gown.  The bride shared some inspiration photos and I got to work creating a few different variations of bridal flowers and rosettes.  I have never worked with bridal materials, and rarely use any "bling" in my everyday crafting and sewing.  This was a big step out of my comfort zone, but it was also exciting to try something new.  When I step outside of my bubble, I am extremely nervous; however, 99% of the time it turns out and I am left with a big smile and appreciation for trying something new.

Unfortunately I was unable to get a picture of the flower combinations the bride decided on, but it was a big cluster of five different sizes of satin fluffy flowers in champagne and silver layered with pearls and rhinestones on an ivory ribbon sash.  It was beautiful!  The stash definitely makes a statement, in a very classy way.

Maybe this project was a door opened to something new I will try in 2013.  I make a lot of dog collar accessories for pups that are in weddings, and maybe I will venture out and experiment with more bridal styles for everyone in weddings.  We shall see...