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Description

Irish Step Dancing Costume that I made for myself.

Materials

Made of Royal Blue Dupioni silk, with appliqués made of glitter dot, stretch lame. Sleeves and pleats are Sequined/ embroidered Tulle. Dress is lined with a cotton and Brocade.

Credits

pattern from www.irishthreads.com
Modified the skirt to make is slimmer, added length to the top to make it a slightly dropped waist.

COMMENTS (10)

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Miss G Ï Posted 19 March 2008 at 3:58 AM
Enjoying the Autumn weather

I can see you've put a lot of work into this. Well done.
lauriana Ï Posted 19 March 2008 at 5:04 AM
way too busy for loads of sewing

WOW! That looks like a massive amount of work! It fits you well and looks very well made.
Milkyway Ï Posted 25 March 2008 at 11:44 AM

OMG I just love it, very nice job, I love the color and design
whitetigerlily711 Ï Posted 9 April 2008 at 6:13 PM
wishing for more time to sew

pretty! did you make the appliques?
calicokate Ï Posted 11 April 2008 at 10:21 AM
deciding what project to do next...

Wow, wow, wow!!!!! That is incredible! You must have put a lot of work into making that dress.
calicocouture Ï Posted 15 April 2008 at 8:53 PM
in need of a new project

Thanks everyone =) Yes I designed and made all of the appliqués.
JoJoaGoGo Ï Posted 8 May 2008 at 9:05 AM
studying

Wow, this is amazingly intricate.. its beautiful, well done!! :]
nehmah Ï Posted 9 May 2008 at 10:34 PM
Putting plus pattern list together

This is very handsome work. The appliques must take a fair amount of time to cut out. Nehmah
aliceruth1992 Ï Posted 21 June 2008 at 7:24 AM
knit, sew, knit, sew.

This is amazing!! :D Bet it took a while to make!
jsolnushko Ï Posted 5 September 2008 at 1:04 PM

Wow, you did an amasing job on this!What did you put inside the scirt to make it puffy and at the same time i see it is kind of stiff