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Post by mamarijke on Feb 14, 2008 23:42:49 GMT
I love those old pictures and clothes....don't you?
MArijke
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Post by frances on Feb 15, 2008 15:53:03 GMT
What a wonderful anniversary gift Carl! I'd be thrilled--as I am sure your mum was! You are right about old conventions being so funny--my mum wanted a different kind of wedding dress--she saw Audrey Hepburn in a movie in 1955-56 and Hepburn was wearing an off white wedding dress with a faint pink floral embroidered print (taboo back then)--so my mom had the same made for her wedding in 1957. Of course, it raised a lot of eyebrows--as any dress that wasn't pure white back then did--people talked more about the dress than anything else!
Great to see these conventions change--but the old ideas still hang on in some families. I was forced into the whole white dress thing with the train and veil-- I'd have given anything to wear a suit instead of a dress, especially since we had a winter wedding and it was freezing! I even had it in mind (if I had managed to get my way with the suit idea) to have the suit dyed after the wedding so I could continue to wear it as I never liked the idea of a one-time outfit that would end up boxed. Alas, the family won out (my mom was intransigent on the dress point) and I was stuck with the dress I didn't really want. Anyway, it was only for the day--seems silly now to have been upset about it then! But I must admit, I was happy to change into a suit after the ceremony because the dress seemed so formal and uncomfortable.
Well done for thinking of such an original anniversary gift.This was a fab project.. and lovely knitting work Zoe too! Best, Frances
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Post by mamarijke on Feb 15, 2008 18:11:12 GMT
I made my wedding dress myself, it looked a bit like my mums dress, it was a short above the knee lengts tight dress with a loose train, in the evening wore only the dress and a small jacket. It looked a lot like my mums only not with the fur...
I really am inspired to make a sindy doll in my mums wedding outfit, such a lovely idea....and maybe one in my own gown....
Thanks Carl!
marijke
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Post by bandstage on Feb 17, 2008 0:49:25 GMT
Cheers Frances and Marijki.
Your Mums frocks sounded fabbie. Its funny how daughters get influenced by what their Mums want them to wear for their weddings. My eldest Sister was fortunate in that she did pick her own wedding dress, having it made from parts of several patterns. It was very of its time and very Dianaesque but she was a beautiful bride, but hence she wont show off her wedding photos these days. A woman i work with was also forced by her Mum to have the full white lace number in the early 70's when all she wanted was a quick register office do without the big frock and fuss.
Weddings are such a personal one day and everyone should be allowed to wear whatever they want be it simple or OTT.
Carl xx
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Post by princessdiorxx on Feb 17, 2008 11:28:48 GMT
oh carl x sorry i missed this post, you are such a sweetheart by making such a wonderful gift for your mom.  it must have taken a lot of time making it for her. its strange when you look back at old pics and you see your mom so young i remember looking a t my mom in her air hostess outfit and thinking god how young you are and how 60's!!!! i wished i was a teenager in that era ! you are so right carl some people force you to wear a wedding frock my sister in law keeps saying to me you can have my wedding dress and making me feel bad about not wanting to marry yet .  well done again for making such a lovely item . xx   |
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Post by Anita on Feb 17, 2008 13:43:19 GMT
What a beautiful present to give to your Mum, Carl The outfit is lovely too - well done to Zoe - and well done to you for creating Sindy in the style of your Mum on her Wedding Day!! I imagine your Mum was delighted and surprised when she opened the parcel and saw Sindy.  Thank You for sharing the pics and the story behind the creation 
Luv Anita xxx
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Post by bandstage on Feb 17, 2008 14:22:17 GMT
Cheers Hannah and Anita.
Yes My Mum was so touched with her. She hadnt expected anything like it even thos i had asked her just before Christmas exactly what her top was like she had worn under her jacket. At the car boot when i was at Kevins at christmas i found an old rag of a jumper and paid 20p for it because it was just the material i was looking for. The woman on the stall couldnt believe i wanted to buy it as i think she had used it to wrap pottery in.
Carl xx
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Post by Bronnie on Apr 13, 2008 11:53:28 GMT
Dear Carl I think that this is one of the most moving stories I have ever read.  It's not just that you have made this special momento for your mum, it's that she always wanted a wedding dress which really touches my soul. The fact that you have presented her this very individual gift must now raise the suit to a higher plane and your mum must realise that it was just as good as a frock..in fact far more stylish and less dated!It's a great pic of the parents too..great shoes worn by your dad!  I'm going to make a Sindy replica of my wedding dress...but the thought of someone doing it for me as a suprise would be the ultimate accolade!! LOL Bronnie Hi I'm desperately trying to upload some pics of my clone doll in my wedding dress, but no joy. Anyone else having problems? Will try later. Bronnie x |
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Post by bandstage on Apr 13, 2008 12:40:34 GMT
I havent tried this morning Bronnie. Kevin and I have just had trouble with yahoo and our web cam viewing tho.
Typical isnt it. I cant wait to see your bride doll.
Carl xx
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Post by penny on Apr 13, 2008 21:52:01 GMT
i have only just read this thread and am moved to tears. i have even made neil read it, as we have been having problems and we have both decided that we are all lucky to have found our soul mates, YES we all have bad times, but we married for a reason and hope that we will be together for a long time to come..
carl(and zoe) you are soooo clever creating this andf i bet your mum is chuffed to bits, may have to find pictures of my mums wedding she would be over moon with something like this.
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Post by Bronnie on Apr 13, 2008 22:04:59 GMT
Hi I've been trying all day to put on my clone doll bride pics, but they just won't upload. There's been a few naughty words I can tell you! Probably good old TalkTalk.  But, this is the answer to all relationship problems..cut down the  and the  and do more and Tallktalk... love Bronnie |
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Post by bandstage on Apr 13, 2008 22:14:11 GMT
Cheers Penny.
It touched my Mum so much and she treasures it. Aaawwhhh Bronnie hope you sort the pics soon.
Carl xx
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Post by scarletangel on Apr 13, 2008 23:41:51 GMT
I only just saw this thread.......what a lovely and kind person you are Carl...i suspect it made you just as happy presenting it to your mum. She must know how lucky she is to have a son that cares so much about her. I really dont think a brides dress is what matters but how you feel about each other. I didnt get married in a dress...not posting pics though i have long curly hair!! (my hair is a short short mary quant bob now with a sharp fringe, a million years away from my curly molton brown do!!  ) My ma and dad were hippys they got married at Sheffield registry office with no shoes on! My mum wore a huge straw hat and my dad with his waist length hair..they are pics i treasure. My mum had a short 60's dress on. I love the wedding photo of your parents carl.....they are fab. Nicki x x x x |
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Post by bandstage on Apr 14, 2008 20:23:39 GMT
Aaawwhh cheers 2 Nicki.
It was lovely to do and thanks again to Zoe whos excellant knitting skills helped to create it. I agree its not the most important thing a brides dress tho i guess like my Mum if its not what you really wanted you can spend years wishing if only. My Sisters and I personally think she looked lovely from her pics. Your own wedding and your parents sounded fabbie. The pics must be great. Aaaawwhh Nicki, long curls devine. Banish the straightners is my motto, says me who shaves his head every morning without fail.
Carl xx
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Post by scarletangel on Apr 14, 2008 21:17:48 GMT
Ha ha...Thanks Carl...Shave your head every morning?? Youre right thats more time consuming i think!! Why do you shave your hair any reason? Or do you just like the shaven look?
Carl i had long spirals..think Julia Ormond.....mad hair.
Im pretty lucky that i dont need to straighten unless im off out gallavanting..my parents are Irish (mum is half and half italian) so have the typical dak hair..my dad had almost Chinese hair it was so straight and Black...i have inherited that so thankfully dont need to burn it out with the hot rods!!
Nicki x x x
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