1898 Ball Gown

Added May 17, 2011

by audlev

Dawson City, Canada

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Description

Just finished, took over 2 years to finally get it done !

Material Notes

dupioni silk, organza, tea dyed cotton lace, silk charmeuse, etc.

Categories

For
Women
Material
Organza, Silk

28 Comments

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    May 18, 2011, 01.43 PMby tirrs

    This is so great!

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    May 18, 2011, 12.41 PMby mrsserfes

    That dress is awesome! I have always wanted to make something like that, just never have the time with 3 kids and a full time job. Someday. Great job!

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    May 18, 2011, 11.41 AMby carmencitab

    Breathtaking! Kudos on having enough focus to stay on it for 2 whole years!

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    May 18, 2011, 03.28 AMby rdejam

    I’m in awe! Your ball gownn is just fantastic! Love the hat too! Amazing work. Enjoy wearing it.

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    May 18, 2011, 03.16 AMby oonaballoona

    oh, scarlett! rhett will surely come back when he sees you in this!

    (i may have my years wrong, but that’s all i could think)

    amazing work!

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    May 18, 2011, 01.11 AMby kristends

    Absolutely gorgeous! I’m so impressed that you were so dedicated!

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    May 17, 2011, 11.33 PMby Cynthiarx

    Stunning. I don’t have the patience or skill for anything so complicated which makes me truly appreciate your accomplishment. Very lovely!

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    May 17, 2011, 11.04 PMby Stephanie Hager

    You must tell us where the pattern is from!

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    May 17, 2011, 11.04 PMby KristinaViolette

    This is unbievable! If I had a dress like this I would wear it everyday around the house. You must feel like a Princess!

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    May 17, 2011, 10.36 PMby peglegparadiddle

    this is unbelievably beautiful!

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    May 17, 2011, 09.36 PMby designerroya

    LOVE! It must be awesome to wear it after making it for that long! You must be so proud! :D

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    May 17, 2011, 09.19 PMby tinybows

    Wow, two years! Definitely worth it, for sure!!! Absolutely stunning.

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    May 17, 2011, 07.29 PMby lienepien

    Wow beautiful dress! I you just walked out the 19th century. Great job!

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    May 17, 2011, 06.52 PMby Patricia Coleman

    That is a really beautiful gown. Took a lot of patience to make that.

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    May 17, 2011, 06.48 PMby Becky Riddle

    This is very beautiful. It looks like you worked very hard!!!

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    May 17, 2011, 06.46 PMby jacquipardue

    wow, nice work! the colors and fabrics all go together so beautifully. well done, it looks incredible.

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    May 17, 2011, 05.20 PMby tessi

    Stunning!

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    May 17, 2011, 03.23 PMby ajtak7171

    Wow, this is amazing, congratulations! Did you use a pattern?

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      May 19, 2011, 11.04 PMby audlev

      no i didnt use a pattern, a costumer helped me figuring out the bodice pattern.

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    May 17, 2011, 03.12 PMby knighttemplar

    I love it!

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    May 17, 2011, 02.53 PMby aluckmann

    Oh my, is this ever lovely! I wish I had a reason to make a dress like this. Please tell me you have somewhere fabulous to wear it.

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    May 17, 2011, 01.23 PMby tricksy

    Wow, this is absolutely beautiful! Such gorgeous detail! Well done!

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    May 17, 2011, 11.53 AMby jamaicanqueen

    where are you wearing this dress to???? And second you did a great job

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      May 19, 2011, 11.03 PMby audlev

      I made it for a Gold Rush Ball (I live in northern Canada, in the Klondike area) happening next month.

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    May 17, 2011, 09.59 AMby rogue-cellist

    This is a real work of art. Spectacular.

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    May 17, 2011, 08.24 AMby zenica

    This is so beautiful!

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    May 17, 2011, 07.31 AMby naddles

    wow thats amazing!!! Nice work

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    May 17, 2011, 05.06 AMby Ralf Schmitz

    this was worth every minute you invested into it! i think this is great and you look really lovely in your dress!

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    May 17, 2011, 04.17 AMby milnay3

    Wow! That is dedication! Looks fantastic!!!!

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    May 17, 2011, 04.09 AMby corinaladue

    That is amazing!

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