CREATE YOUR IDEAL WEDDING DRESS OR FASHION SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR YOUR BRIDAL PARTY FROM A STUNNING CHOICE OF LUXURY FABRICS AVAILABLE FROM CRAFTSWOMAN FABRICS, CARRICKFERGUS.
FASHIONABLE FABRICS AND TRIMMINGS TO SUIT THE BESPOKE BRIDE
If you can’t quite find what you are looking for and have big dreams of exactly what you want, having a gown handmade by a reputable dressmaker may be the ideal option. First on your list should be a trip to Craftswoman Fabrics in Carrickfergus for a browse around their stunning collection of bridal fabrics gathered from across the globe, or visit their website: www.craftswomanfabrics. com or recently relaunched Facebook page, which cover a huge variety of fabrics including those specific to the bridal party. Stepping into Craftswoman Fabrics is just like taking a stroll into an Aladdin’s cave, with hundreds of fabric on offer to make everything from patchwork masterpieces to corporate suits, and of course not forgetting bridal wear.
Creative Director Ed Kernohan comments: ‘Having your dress or bridesmaids dresses professionally made for you is a form of self expression – you can have the style, the shape, the colour, the fit just right for you, and quite often money saved on fabric goes a long way to pay for a dressmaker.’ At Craftswoman Fabrics they are passionate about service and all the staff have years of knowledge, and a caring friendly approach to help and advise. A list of experienced dressmakers located across the province is also available for those not able to create their own garment. This season’s fabrics are crisp Silk Dupions, Marocaine Crepes, Mikado Silk to the Givenchy inspired soft Silk Duchess Satin plus the most exquisite and beautiful wedding laces sourced from mills in Austria, France and Portugal, these can be as simple or as heavily beaded and sumptuous as you like. A range of Jacquard and Brocades for Mother of the Bride / Groom, complements the many ranges on offer, so the whole bridal party can be catered for. The world really is your oyster in terms of choice! Ed comments, ‘This years Pantone colour of choice is Ultra Violet which traditionally suggests a person of energy, serenity and originality, so this incorporates the tone when selecting items for your bridal party.’ The rule book can be forgotten when selecting shades as colour
influence expands to encompass shades ofMisty Lilac to Peony Pinks and Wild Orchid to duskier hues of Quartz Blush, Frosted Almond and Thyme to form a tasteful and sophisticated palette of colours. Whatever colour or fabric you think of, Craftswoman Fabrics have 40 variations of that!
For more information, tel: 028 9335 1277, email: cwfabrics@gmail.com or visit: www.craftswomanfabrics.com.