Just finished, took over 2 years to finally get it done !
dupioni silk, organza, tea dyed cotton lace, silk charmeuse, etc.
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May 18, 2011, 01.43 PMby tirrs
This is so great!
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!
May 18, 2011, 11.41 AMby carmencitab
Breathtaking! Kudos on having enough focus to stay on it for 2 whole years!
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.
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!
May 18, 2011, 01.11 AMby kristends
Absolutely gorgeous! I’m so impressed that you were so dedicated!
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!
May 17, 2011, 11.04 PMby Stephanie Hager
You must tell us where the pattern is from!
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!
May 17, 2011, 10.36 PMby peglegparadiddle
this is unbelievably beautiful!
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
May 17, 2011, 09.19 PMby tinybows
Wow, two years! Definitely worth it, for sure!!! Absolutely stunning.
May 17, 2011, 07.29 PMby lienepien
Wow beautiful dress! I you just walked out the 19th century. Great job!
May 17, 2011, 06.52 PMby Patricia Coleman
That is a really beautiful gown. Took a lot of patience to make that.
May 17, 2011, 06.48 PMby Becky Riddle
This is very beautiful. It looks like you worked very hard!!!
May 17, 2011, 06.46 PMby jacquipardue
wow, nice work! the colors and fabrics all go together so beautifully. well done, it looks incredible.
May 17, 2011, 05.20 PMby tessi
Stunning!
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.
May 17, 2011, 03.12 PMby knighttemplar
I love it!
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.
May 17, 2011, 01.23 PMby tricksy
Wow, this is absolutely beautiful! Such gorgeous detail! Well done!
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.
May 17, 2011, 09.59 AMby rogue-cellist
This is a real work of art. Spectacular.
May 17, 2011, 08.24 AMby zenica
This is so beautiful!
May 17, 2011, 07.31 AMby naddles
wow thats amazing!!! Nice work
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!
May 17, 2011, 04.17 AMby milnay3
Wow! That is dedication! Looks fantastic!!!!
May 17, 2011, 04.09 AMby corinaladue
That is amazing!