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.

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

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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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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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.

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

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

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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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