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Etsy and AliExpress - my 2 of my favorite places to shop for DIY

Dreamer, on March 28, 2016 at 1:39 PM Posted in Do It Yourself 0 8

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I bought my wedding gown on 3/24/16 at David's, just 6 months to the day before my wedding. I fell in love with a bridal sash. That was $99 just for a belt. So...being a DIY person, I scoured Etsy, found the identical beaded applique for $28 including shipping and handling. I then trolled AliExpress and found some beautiful rhinestone trim that compliments the applique. I'll make my own belt thank you for less than $55 and a lot more detailed than just the single applique.

I can't wait to see it on the dress. I'm going to put it higher as an Empire waist instead of my natural waist. Other than that my gown is very a plain ivory mermaid gown with a chapel train and covered buttons down the back.

Anyone else DIY'ing something on their gown? I'm thinking of making a veil or bird cage veil. Jury is still out on that.

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Latest activity by Janelle G., on March 28, 2016 at 3:58 PM

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Lauren · on March 28, 2016 at 1:41 PM
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Also thinking about doing my own belt. There's one I LOVE but it's so simple that it's not worth the $70 it's priced at.
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Natalie · on March 28, 2016 at 2:20 PM
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I'm fortunate my dress already had a stunning belt which came with it, or else I'd probably be in the same boat!
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Tanya · on March 28, 2016 at 2:25 PM
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Nice finds. The cost of the belts in the Bridal shops are completely crazy. I bought my belt on Amazon for like $30. I'm thinking of DIY blinging out my veil but I'm scared to mess it up.
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AMW · on March 28, 2016 at 2:32 PM
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I'm not DIYing yet but I did piece together my accessories from Etsy and other sources (my Etsy earrings are GORGEOUS).

Now I'm considering DIYing my shoes because I can't find any I like (picky picky).
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Private_User804 · on March 28, 2016 at 2:54 PM
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It's DIY, not DYI.

Aliexpress has worked for some folks for accessories - but I far prefer etsy, as it's easier to ensure the workers are treated fairly and the products are ethically sourced.
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Soon2BRuffo · on March 28, 2016 at 2:55 PM
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Very pretty! I can't wait to see it.
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Dreamer · on March 28, 2016 at 3:28 PM
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Thanks for the spell check. DIY Emilyg! LOL

You have to watch out for Etsy too. There is a lot of stuff from China on there that we can't ensure the workers are treated fairly.
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Janelle G. · on March 28, 2016 at 3:58 PM
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Congrats on the steals! Unfortunately i won't be DIYing anything on my dress. It came with a sash i need. I will be DIYing other aspects of the wedding though.
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