black and white striped shirt dress Comfy T-shirt and sewn in Oakland Algers Dress Black & White

No one wants to let in guests who are already on the verge of a meltdown outside

6 to 8 buttons pattern iron/spray starch Ruler/measuring tape and other basic sewing supplies Pattern printing and fit tips: When printing the pattern, download it to your computer, open it in adobe reader and print from there, turning off all scaling

The machine she is using for her project is the same machine that her grandmother, Terri Gaines, used to sew Maurer's mother's wedding gown

In most markets, bridesmaid dresses fall between $150 and $350, with designer collections sitting at the higher end

Style tip: Embrace this whimsical dress by keeping your hair and makeup natural