Caramel rust gown

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This is the first gown I ever made for myself. I wore it last Saturday at my friend's wedding. The gown was a blast, one of the bridesmaids even asked me where I bought it because she wanted a white version of it to be her wedding dress. She was surprised when I told her that it was me who made the dress.
The gown has a matching long sleeves jacket with standing collar.

Materials

indian silk, swarovski beaded necklace.

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elainemay Ï Posted 11 October 2007 at 4:44 AM

this is pretty. how did you attach the necklace to the gown? oh PS- i love your husband's (?) barong tagalog- i'm going to the philippines next month and i want to get one for my boyfriend!
assya63 Ï Posted 11 October 2007 at 8:27 AM

Sublime, I love this cut
Mirela Ï Posted 11 October 2007 at 9:31 AM

I can see why your friend was surprised :) Maybe you should sew her wedding dress!
sunnyb64 Ï Posted 11 October 2007 at 10:22 AM
taking a short break from jackets

Wow, that dress is stunning! Especially with the Swarovski necklace.
Stephanie Ï Posted 11 October 2007 at 11:06 AM
Loving my design class! Stay tuned!

Fabulous! You are very talented and you look just lovely in your creation!
shiela_imbao Ï Posted 12 October 2007 at 12:38 AM

Hi elainemay, i just did simple basting to attach the necklace to the gown, and yes he is my husband:)
Evenstar Africa Ï Posted 12 October 2007 at 10:55 AM

Hi, that is a lovely dress with the beading trim. I recently discovered a place in London with such trimmings and bought some samples but i have not been able to attach it, you would be able to show me the ropes, would you? thanks. P.S its inspiring
Natalia G Ï Posted 13 October 2007 at 4:38 AM

The beaded necklace goes perfectly with the simple fitted cut. Fabulous!
AnaJan Ï Posted 21 May 2008 at 2:08 AM

Beautiful!
nenasew Ï Posted 30 May 2008 at 7:01 AM
Working on JJ blouse.

Gorgeous and rich.
Shelb Ï Posted 31 May 2008 at 6:15 AM

Hi Shiela - adore your dress. A tip I have discovered for myself, if horizontal bust dart is too evident front on, especially in shiny non print fabrics, don't sew in dart, but gather it or pleat it at seam side instead. It gives the look of a fuller bust as well.
hereonawhim Ï Posted 3 June 2008 at 2:50 PM
sewing an invisible zipper :/

i absolutely love it! congratulations on being the featured member!