How to Customize Your Burnt Orange Bridesmaid Dress
When you are a member of the wedding party on the bride's side, you may be required to wear a bridesmaid dress that was picked by the bride. Oftentimes each dress will match either by color or style. In some instances the bride will allow you to customize your dress. If you have a bridesmaid dress that is burnt orange it is important to customize it correctly so it doesn't look tacky. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Broach
- Sash
- Burnt orange material
- Fabric glue
- Burnt orange crystals
- Straight pins
- Scissors
- Needle
- Burnt orange thread
- Cranberry lace
Instructions
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Add a broach on the left side, over where your heart will be. Choose a broach that is gold or pale yellow. This will emphasize the burnt orange color of the dress without taking away from it.
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Place a sash around the shoulders of the dress that is a little darker than the dress's color. You don't need to attach the sash to the dress as it will just sit on your shoulders. However, if you would like to, you can attach it with straight pins.
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Tie a piece of burnt orange material around your waist. This will not only customize the dress, but make an attractive silhouette around your waistline. The material should be twice the length of your waist.
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Glue burnt orange crystals around the sleeve holes of the dress using fabric glue. The crystals will bring sparkle to the bridesmaid dress without being over the top. Make sure you choose small, lightweight crystals so they are not too heavy and will not cause the sleeve to sag.
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Sew cranberry colored lace around the hemline of the dress. This combination of colors will make a dramatic impact. Use a lace that is no more than 2 to 3 inches wide.
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Tips & Warnings
Before customizing your dress, make sure you check with the bride to see if she has any limitations on what you can do to it.
Items to customize your dress are available at most local craft stores.
