25 June 2009

A Bride's Buddy


Planning a wedding can be one of the most stressful things a woman can go through. Too many lists to make & cross out, so many details to think about. So to all the brides out there, I'm offering to you this vintage handkerchief...

Not to wipe those tears away, though!
We're turning it from blah...

...to Tada! -- it's now a bridal pouch!
Just fold the handkerchief in half, then in thirds.
Sew the edges and add a button with an elastic loop to the flap.

The blushing bride can use this to carry the important things
she will need for her big day like
tissues & blotting paper (
no shiny faces!).


Add a small bottle of cologne, a compact, lipstick and a sewing kit.
Let the maid of honor hang on to this -- she'll be there with you
for touch ups and small emergencies.


Here's wishing you a wedding that's truly Tada!


9 comments:

  1. That's a very cute pouch! I also love the shadow box in a previous post- so creative...

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  2. I just attended a wedding this week. The idea of the pouch is excellent. Your handkerchief looks so elegant. Very glamour!

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  3. i love the concept of your blog! :)

    -amanda
    http://meshandlace.typepad.com

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  4. Hi Jackie & Amanda -- thanks a bunch for the lovely notes!

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  5. these are beautiful! i have a whole pile of vintage hankies just waiting to be transformed!

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  6. Hello Katie! Thanks for dropping by! Ooohhh...I can't wait to see what you make =)

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  7. What a beautiful little pouch!! I posted a link to your idea on Craft Gossip Sewing:
    http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-simple-pouch-from-vintage-hankie/2009/08/12/
    --Anne

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