And, if you don’t have alteration fabric, ask friends and family members…combine heirloom pieces, lace hankies, bits of ribbons, pearls, and jewelry to create one-of-a-kind designs.

Lace
Brides are often left with sizable fabric swatches after gown alterations. Wrapping the bouquet stems is a nice finishing touch but a custom pillow for the ring bearer (boy or girl) is a very special way to use the fabric. Smaller pieces can be made into pretty sachets. Make a collection of keepsakes!