Saying I Do With A Personal Touch

Saturday, March 1, 2003

Saying | Do With A Persona | Touch (NAPSA)—Something old, something new, something borrowed, something...personalized? For modern nuptials, there’s a growing demandfor personalized items, and manybrides are seeking out how-to information on everything from sewing their own gowns to embroidering table design collection by European designer Isolde Stabb includesholiday favorites—angels, wreaths, stars, yourself. “What makes it even more tempting to reach inside yourself for wedding inspiration are the advances in sewing machine technology,” says Sue Hausmann, senior vice president of education and consumer motivation for Husqvarna Viking sewing machines. “The thought of hand embellishing anything in the wakeof impending nuptials could send even the most organized bride into a frenzy, but today’s embroidery and sewing machines practically do the work for you.” An embroidery sewing machine can play a modest role by monogramminggifts for the bridal party. and gown is one application. Adding a medallion to a satin shoe, bridal bag, ring bearer’s pillow, bridal linensfor the reception. “More than ever, today’s weddings are about personal style rather than tradition,” says Dee Foust, editor of the premier edition of Simply Creative Weddings. From handmadefavors to antique bridesmaid dresses adorned with silk flowers, the theme throughout this new magazine is: express snowflakes, bows trees—terrific for a Christmas wedding. Applying finished designs to a hankie or even pew decorations Embroidered accessories are becoming a popular way to personalize a wedding. Or, it can be the tool by which a bride pulls everything together—a chosen motif for her gown can be repeated on the bridesmaids’ gowns, table linens, accessories, even the invitations. She has the freedom to design and embellish without the fear of making a mistake. With advances in machine embroidery, a unique, embroidered medallion or an exquisite touch of lace is in the hands of the home creator. These laces and medallions can be stitched directly on fabric or on a dissolvable base to be applied individually. Husqvarna Viking features a selection of lace and medallion collections specifically created for bridal embellishment, like the Lace Collection by Jeanne Harriso. Other design disks address a theme; the new Christmas Lace carries a theme throughout. Even a quilted covered hanger dressed up with individual touches and trimmed with ribbon can be part of the package. It’s a beautiful thing to know there’s no limit, and modern brides are coming to realize that their own creativity goes a long way. For ideas, embroidery designs and instructions on creating your own personalized wedding accessories, visit www.husqvarnaviking. com. Or visit www.bridal.com, where McCall's bridal designerAlicyn Wright shares information on selecting fabrics, construction and appropriate styles for individual figure types, as well as tips for making each pattern. Also, check out a new addition—The Home Sewing Association, a non-profit industry voice, at www.sewing.org. The bridal page includes trend information, projects and links for brides who plan to make sewing a part of their wedding preparations.

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