Weddings are a celebration of love, unity, and new beginnings but they often come with a lot of waste. From single-use décor to throwaway fashion, the environmental toll can be high. At Tad More Tailoring in Rockford, IL, we’re changing that one stitch at a time—starting with something small, meaningful, and beautifully sustainable: wedding greeting cards made from your dress.
These handcrafted, eco-conscious cards are more than just a sweet gesture—they’re a symbol of sustainable love. Created using scrap fabric from your actual alterations, each card becomes a one-of-a-kind keepsake for the people who celebrated your big day with you. Let’s take a closer look at what makes these sustainable wedding greeting cards so special—and why they’re quickly becoming a favorite among brides nationwide.
Why Choose Sustainable Wedding Greeting Cards?
Because every detail of your wedding should reflect your values. If you’ve already chosen sustainable florals or secondhand bridal accessories, greeting cards made from upcycled dress scraps are the next natural step. Here’s why our customers love them:
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Eco-friendly: Each card is printed on recycled card stock and decorated with upcycled fabric from actual wedding or bridesmaid dress alterations.
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Waste-reducing: Instead of tossing fabric scraps, we give them new life in a beautiful and functional way.
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Customizable: Brides can choose to include scraps from their gown or bridesmaid dresses—perfect for coordinating colors and memories.
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Memorable: These aren’t your average thank-you cards. Each one is handmade and truly unreplicable, giving guests a mini memento of your dress.
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Made with love: Every outfit sewn on the card’s front is stitched by hand by our expert seamstresses at Tad More.
It’s a thoughtful way to say thank you—without harming the planet.
How We Make Each Card: A Tiny Dress with a Big Story
Each card begins with a recycled card stock base and a hand-drawn illustration of a fashion mannequin. Our tailors then create a mini 3D wedding dress—or flower or bowtie—using actual fabric scraps from your alterations.
Yes, that means:
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If you altered your dress with us, we’ll save those trimmings to create your cards.
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Bridesmaid dress scraps can also be incorporated, offering unique pops of color.
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Every stitch is done by hand, right in our Rockford shop.
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No two cards are the same—just like your love story.
The final result? A stunning, eco-conscious card that makes people stop and say, “Wait... is that a tiny wedding dress?”
Ideas for How to Use Sustainable Wedding Cards
There are so many ways these handmade beauties can add value to your wedding or bridal events:
1. Thank-You Cards
After your wedding, thank guests with a one-of-a-kind card made from the actual fabric of your gown. It’s a heartfelt way to share a piece of your day.
2. Bridesmaid Gifts
Include a card made from their own dress alterations—perhaps with a sweet note thanking them for standing beside you.
3. Mother of the Bride/Groom Keepsakes
Send a custom version with lace or fabric from your gown—a touching way to honor your family.
4. Bridal Shower or Bachelorette Decor
Use them as signage or special notes at your pre-wedding events. You can even frame one as a décor piece for your wedding table.
5. Guest Book Alternative
Invite guests to sign sustainable cards that you’ll bind into a memory book—a unique and tactile twist.
It’s All Part of Our Zero-Waste Mission at Tad More Tailoring
At Tad More Tailoring, our mission is to make the fashion industry more sustainable with every stitch. That’s why we:
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Use upcycled fabric whenever possible
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Offer sustainable bridal and wedding party alterations
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Educate our community about eco-conscious fashion
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Strive for zero waste by repurposing scraps into products like cards, scrunchies, and more
We’re proud to say that these cards are one more step in tailoring a cleaner future—while still delivering style, sentiment, and substance.
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Available in Rockford and Nationwide
While these cards are handmade in Rockford, IL, we can ship them to you anywhere in the U.S. If you had your alterations done with us in-store or through our online alterations service, we’ll happily use your fabric scraps to design your cards.
If you didn’t do your alterations with us—no problem! Just mail us the scraps and we’ll get to sewing.
FAQs About Sustainable Wedding Greeting Cards
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Can I order these if I didn’t alter my dress at Tad More?
Yes! We can use any fabric you send us. You just need to mail your scraps to our Rockford location, and we’ll take care of the rest. -
How many cards can you make from my dress scraps?
It depends on how much fabric is left over, but typically we can make several cards per alteration. We’ll let you know how many are possible once we see the materials. -
Can I request a custom design (like flowers or bowties)?
Absolutely. In addition to the mannequin dress cards, we can also create floral shapes, bowties, and other designs using your fabric.
Let’s Create Something Beautiful (and Sustainable) Together
Your wedding is filled with once-in-a-lifetime memories. Let’s turn those memories into something tangible, beautiful, and planet-friendly. Whether you're thanking your guests, gifting your bridal party, or simply holding onto a keepsake from your special day, our sustainable wedding greeting cards are the perfect blend of sentiment and sustainability.
Ready to get started? Book your wedding alterations appointment at Tad More Tailoring today—and ask us about turning your scraps into custom wedding cards!
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