I need a good eye...Lace for Wedding Dress - UPDATE (with PIC)

Here are the pics from the actual dress:







UPDATE

So, I went to Lace Star yesterday after work and found the EXACT lace Monique has. The guy was very helpful, and it's mucho expensive ($125 per yeard) - so, he made me a copy of the lace, and giving it to my dress maker when I see her next Saturday to match exactly and hopefully get cheaper.

Thanks everyone for your feedback and advice!

Regards,
C.

Re: I need a good eye...Lace for Wedding Dress

your dress is alecon lace like mine, and that swatch isn't. Realy alecon lace has the wispy edges, fake doesn't. But I do think it would match ok.

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no, I think the pattern repeats too much compared to the originals pattern. But it is pretty none the less.

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yes, the scalop is good- the pink color was throwing me off for a little-but it's hard to tell from a pic

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But is it close enough to pass off like the 'original?'

Not like I expect anyone to be all in the 'grill' that close with a microscope verifying if it's the real deal or not...

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I think it's close enough. It's very pretty nonetheless.

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I personally like it and I think its pretty close to the original lace. I dont like the frills on the lace anyway...looks too fragile.

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Posted by ChristineAE

But is it close enough to pass off like the 'original?'

Not like I expect anyone to be all in the 'grill' that close with a microscope verifying if it's the real deal or not...

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it is a pretty good match.
christine you also have to get a border lace correct to match that?

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Posted by PrincessConsuela

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Posted by ChristineAE

But is it close enough to pass off like the 'original?'

Not like I expect anyone to be all in the 'grill' that close with a microscope verifying if it's the real deal or not...

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it is a pretty good match.
christine you also have to get a border lace correct to match that?

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Yes, for the border on the skirt...but that shouldn't be too hard.

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Posted by ChristineAE

But is it close enough to pass off like the 'original?'

Not like I expect anyone to be all in the 'grill' that close with a microscope verifying if it's the real deal or not...

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where did you find that sample? there are others that look more like the one on the real deal....you should really get multiple swatches and compare them against each other....that's what I am doing.

hey, if you want, we can go fabric shopping together...I could meet in in the garment district or something

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Posted by JessicaM.

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Posted by ChristineAE

But is it close enough to pass off like the 'original?'

Not like I expect anyone to be all in the 'grill' that close with a microscope verifying if it's the real deal or not...

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where did you find that sample? there are others that look more like the one on the real deal....you should really get multiple swatches and compare them against each other....that's what I am doing.

hey, if you want, we can go fabric shopping together...I could meet in in the garment district or something

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OMG!!!! That would be so much fun! I'm going to today after work to Lace Star - on 40th with MOH, they close at 6...just want to get an idea.

Yes, I'll definitely take you up on the offer!

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I think it's close- but keep looking - I think you might be able to find better

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Posted by Beth1210

I think it's close- but keep looking - I think you might be able to find better

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I agree. HOWEVER, unless anyone else at your wedding knows the dress you are trying to duplicate, no one will be any wiser for the wear if you pick something that doesnt match. The bride (that woud be YOU) is the ONLY person who NEEDS to be satisfied.

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i think its pretty, but I would still look around and see what else you may be able to find. good luck

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http://www.buttonsnboltsfabrics.com/_wsn/page15.html
HOW ABOUT THE ONE ONE THE BOTTOM LEFT?

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Close but not quite. ML's alencon lace is not as 'close' as the one you posted. But then again I'm really anal about lace. Hence why I still don't have a dress Good Luck finding a match Christine.

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alencon's also a pretty big pattern - the pictured lace looks like it might be much smaller in pattern so that's something to look out for too.

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Posted by ChristineAE

But is it close enough to pass off like the 'original?'

Not like I expect anyone to be all in the 'grill' that close with a microscope verifying if it's the real deal or not...

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Christine what are you trying to do? Copy the dress? Make a matching shawl or veil? Without knowing I can't say whether or not it is close enough to pass off like the original.

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Posted by Soon2BeMrs2006

i think its pretty, but I would still look around and see what else you may be able to find. good luck

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Agree

Re: I need a good eye...Lace for Wedding Dress - UPDATE!

updated above.