As the name suggest, I always wanted a red dress that I can twirl in, at the Eiffel! So here it is! This is my first time drafting and making a toga, with lots of pointers from my sewing buddy.
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I love the print! I’m an advocate for prints in a simple silhouette :)
Very pretty dress and lace!
Inspired by a lace number from the MadMen Collection by Banana Republic.
Blogged here: http://hunnyxpot.wordpress.com/2012/04/07/the-mad-about-lace-men-blouse/
The Orphan Girl Dress inspired by a dress of the same name in Coco avant Chanel.
Blogged here: http://hunnyxpot.wordpress.com/2012/03/01/the-orphan-girl-dress/
Love the border print!
Gorgeous! Love how the belt gives a modern grecian feel!
Love the lace, love the black, love the dress!
Thank you Leslie! The fabric is the highlight of the dress. I definitely hope to “casualize” and …
Thanks Barmaglot! I absolutely adore cheongsam, will definitely make more.
Thank you! It’s one of the ways to help cheongsam make a come back to everyday-wear. Silk brocade…
Thank you Laureloo! I have a soft spot for cheongsams. Conservatively sexy!
Love your choice of fabric too!
Defied tradition (of wearing red, pink, gold or any other bright colours) and made myself a black and white cheongsam for the Chinese New Year. Inspired by one of the twenty cheongsams featured in …
Thank you everyone! This fabric is one of the most unique so far. Japenese linen with French post…
My first cheongsam, which I learned during my sewing class at Intermediate stage. A modern take to a traditional dress.
Blogged here: http://hunnyxpot.wordpress.com/2011/02/03/389/
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