Neptunes Bride

The Dress

The main structure of the dress is made from patch-worked panels. The bodice of the dress being quite plain with a wrap over design and large 3D flower in the centre. The fabric is cotton from a fine lawn cotton sheet, edged in satin the front panel is made from small patches sewn together and embellished with shells, pearls, lace and embroidery. The back of the dress has a full length train sweeping onto the ground. Also made from patches of silk, satin, lace and net. The main feature being the mussel shells and pearls under a piece of netting and fine organza. There is a net bow that sits at the centre of the train which has been made from some netting from an old hat.

Headdress

The circle for the headdress is made from an old wedding headdress and has been embellished with net, ribbon and shells.

The bouquet

This has been constructed to resemble a Sea Cucumber with pearls embroidered around the centre. Silk and satin flowers form the bouquet each with a shell in the centre of the flower.

We hope everyone enjoys seeing the dress. We feel this demonstrates really well how you can make something beautiful from scraps.