Prom Night was absolutely magical! I felt like Audrey Hepburn in “My Fair Lady” – when she appears at the top of the staircase in her shimmering gown and the ballroom falls silent to watch her descend the stairs. Except – Audrey didn’t design and sew her own gown…I did!
It’s so funny – I realized we were driving right next to my date, Robbie, on the way back from the hairdresser’s (oops, running a little late!). I had to crank my seat all the way back so he wouldn’t see me too soon – it was such the Molly Ringwald maneuver! But, I didn’t want to ruin THE REVEAL! When he saw me he told me I looked like a movie star, and he felt like Clark Gable! Yep, exactly what I was going for!
Mom helped me figure out how to pin on Robbie’s corsage – I was too fumble-fingered to do it myself! I got a kick (literally!) out of revealing the secret lining of my dress. Every couture gown must have a lining! Mine was a dazzling pink, rose-patterned silk my mom had saved for me from Europe I felt like I was wearing a dozen roses! Then Mom had a surprise for me – a gorgeous, embroidered silk stole. She made it from a pattern she downloaded right here from BurdaStyle (pretty hip mom, right?): Weekend Designer Satin Stole.
Brother Sewing Machines let us borrow their Project Runway Limited Edition Sewing and Embroidery Machine for this episode of Jane’s Sew & So, and my mom was so psyched to learn how to machine embroider with it!
My friends and I all got together with family to take pictures. Of course, my dad brought a whole film crew! We got come great shots – just like the images from my dreamboard – a group of friends, decked out in great-looking clothes, in front of a limo, having the time of their lives!
I’ll show you how you can design and make a couture gown for any occasion using the “Every Body Bodice!” Until then… I’ve had the time of my life! Cue music…
Jun 3, 2009, 11.05 PMby mlssfshn
your dress turned out beautifully I love the green
Jun 3, 2009, 09.07 PMby sugarls
Wow! What an amazing dress! That Robbie is a lucky guy. I love that you you had to hide in the car from him. You definitely captured the Hollywood Glam you were going for. Can’t wait to see what you make next!
Jun 3, 2009, 07.51 PMby carlatv
That is just tool cool! It sounds like you had a great time.
Jun 3, 2009, 03.52 PMby rosebutt
WOW Grace!!! What a night, eh?? I still can’t believe how FREAKING GORGEOUS you are! That dress is stunning. And those pictures are amazing. Sounds like a blast!! What a dream!
Love you!
Jun 3, 2009, 12.12 PMby verobirdie
You look gorgeous and your dress was fabulous. And your date is so romantic. All this makes me smile! Thanks for sharing.
Jun 3, 2009, 11.56 AMby SewJane
I am so excited that you put Hollywood Glamour in your Design. Such a Handsome date too!! I can’t believe his tie matches your dress and you made him a pocket square out of the Pink silk dress lining!!!I am so inspired!
Jun 3, 2009, 10.17 AMby spiderlily
Sooo pretty, great color combo…… you did a great job! What r u making next?
Jun 3, 2009, 10.15 AMby fufusuzy
OMG! You look stunning, Grace. You totally stand out in the crowd. Man, I bet you were so proud. Looks like a fun group of friends! Thanks for sharing. I saw the stole pattern, too – looks like something I could do by myself. I think I’ll try it.