Lace Leotards & Tulle Skirts
I met one of my closest and dearest friends my freshman year at Notre Dame. And now over 7 years later, we were reunited on campus (at the Sacred Heart Basilica) for her wedding.
It was an absolutely beautiful ceremony and I was thrilled to have been a part of her big day!
Last spring, she asked me if I would make 3 flower girl dresses for her wedding. Despite having little experience in children’s clothing, I took the offer and figured it had to be easier than women’s clothing. But little did I expect to learn so much during the process. This is not a bad thing, in fact I’m happy to have learned so much along the way!
My friend wanted the flower girl dresses to have full champagne tulle skirts, cream lace (long sleeved) tops, and maroon/red sashes.
This past summer, I kept my eyes open for lace, but I didn’t start the project until I received measurements in late September.
When I started making mock-ups and shopping for fabric, I started think: Can I make leotards with lace? The girls should be able to get in and out of the dresses easily. Can I find a beautiful lace that has both ease and beauty (most stretchy laces are knit and can look pretty casual)?
Ultimately, I decided to have the girls wear lace leotards with tulle skirts. I figured this would be the best option for making dresses for girls long distance (sizing would not have to be perfect). Also, the leotards would be more comfortable for the girls and the mothers wouldn’t have to fuss with tucking in tops all day.
After searching all over the web and area stores, I found the perfect lace!
Tulle Skirts
After nailing down the leotard design, I began the tulle skirts.
I found a really good deal on a bolt champagne tulle. I was excited because it looked like a great price and the exact color we were looking for!
UNFORTUNATELY, some things are too good to be true! The tulle fabric was really thin and looked nothing like the champagne color online (see the photo below)! Despite this, I tested the color and tulle by cutting a few layers of tulle and gathering the ends (see below).
It was not the color tulle my friend envisioned. Instead, I used tulle I found at my local fabric store.
THE SASHES
The bride wanted the sashes to match the bridesmaid dresses.
The bridesmaid dresses were back ordered and didn’t arrive until a couple weeks before the wedding, so I didn’t start the sashes until a week before the wedding. Luckily, I had no problem finding fabric that matched the color and fabric of the dresses!
One side of the sash was a burgundy matte chiffon (same fabric of the bridesmaid dresses), while the other side was a burgundy sateen fabric.
I couldn’t have been happier with the final dresses! They really looked cute on the girls and went really well with her wedding!
I shopped for the fabric & sewed the dresses, but this was my friend’s design. And therefore, I have to give her credit for designing these adorable dresses! This is only a glimpse of how beautiful the ceremony was and I wish I had professional photos to share with you!
Shop similar lace leotards on my (shop here for the new ones) Anagrassia website or Etsy
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I would like to order 2 dress for daughter and nice. Could you please let me know how much would they be?
I will email you the catalog. Thanks!
Hello ! I may be interested in these pretty outfits… I have my daughters first communion and think I found s dress w lace now I need 2 dresses to match for her sisters they are twins and the would all look so adorable if we had these outfits too!
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Thanks Stacey! I just sent you an email with all the information. If you can’t afford both the leotard and skirt, you can purchase just the leotards. Take care!
Hi! I may be interested in purchasing two flower girl dresses for my wedding and would like to see what all you have and pricing. Is there any way I can get a catalog?
Thanks!
Congrats on your wedding Shana! I just sent you an email! ~Mary Grace
these dresses are absolutely gorgeous. I was wondering what the pricing was an estimated time to make them and then be delivered.
Thanks Marisa! Unfortunately, I’m unable to send the catalog to the email listed here. Please send me an email or direct message if you would like to receive the catalog. Thanks!
Hi,
Please send me a catalog and advise how long for delivery.
Thanks
Naz
Hi!! I love these lace Leo’s and skirts! Can you please send me some pricing on the full length champagne skirts, the leo, and the deep red sashes??
Thank you!
CL
Hi! I am getting married in November and I love your dresses! I have two flower girls. Ages 2 and 7. I like the white long sleeve lace leotard and the burgundy sash with a tan or grey toole skirt. I’m wondering about pricing?
I can’t find your shop on Etsy. I’d like a price for 3 flower girl dresses size 3T-4T (long sleeve lace leo, tulle skirt, and large sash). Thank you!
Would like to order 3 dresses.