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Planning according to YWU

1/15/2011

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Your wardrobe unlock'd published a article on 'Project planning for success' which seems like a really useful tool, so I'm going to try to run through the steps here as a starting point for the most important project of my life!

1. Define the job in detail
Who:Me! I could share my measurements here but I don't think I will ;)

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What:Wedding Dress
Ok, so I can be a bit more specific than that. I want a lace, fishtail dress with short sleeves and buttons up the back. I want something that offers light support (i.e. flattens my tummy) without smooshing my natural curves. In fact, I have found (and tried on) the almost perfect dress, Festin by Pronovias. 
When:No wedding date set so I'm giving myself till May 31st
Where:Aldershot LDS Chapel, possibly the London Temple
Why:Because I can make something that is both modest and sexy without having to add a jacket. Because I can get more for my money. But mostly because its important to me to do this, sewing is part of who I am and buying a dress just didn't feel right, regardless of how much stress it would save me!
How:Good question! With very careful time planning, lots of mock ups, and a 3 day course in bridal sewing next week. Reading the book 'Bridal Couture' by Susan Khalje. Lurking on bridal sewing forums. And if it all goes wrong, I am prepared to admit I need help and find a local dressmaker to help with fitting and/or finish the job!

The main question still to be answered is whether or not the dress will be beaded/sequinned. I loved the amount of sparkle the dress I tried on had, and my HTB is a bit of a magpie - he loves sparkly stuff! If I don't go for the sparkly option, I may end up with a dress I can also wear in the temple (with added long sleeves/neckline filler). And of course, it depends on the laces I can a) find and b) afford.
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