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I pretty much spent most of my final year in 6th form waiting until i no longer had exams or school work so i could start making this. I absolutly adore the style of dreses throughout the 1950’s and i wanted to attempt to capture this. I brought the fabric years ago on a market and was slightly worried that it was going to be too shiny but i think it turned out alright.
I made the top bodic from an old pattern that i found in my mums sewing patterns and changed the neckline to a sweetheart and incorporated a draped front-which took a bit of fiddling with to get right. For the full skirt i made my own pattern using the guidence of threadbanger.com.
I only had a few days to make the dress after my exams finished, before the ball, so it had its finishing touches stil being made on the day, and thankfully my mum, whom was desperate to make a dress for me herself, made the pettycoat for me else i would never have got it done in time.
It was a lovely final night, and i was very happy i didnt have a dress that looked at all like anyone elses, which is always a risk of buying one.
Material Notes
Im not entirely sure on the material, i think its a bit of a cross between a satin and tafetta.
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Aug 4, 2011, 02.29 PMby tirrs
so lovely! you did a really great job!
Aug 10, 2010, 12.15 PMby davee09
i love love LOVE the colour!!!!!!! gorgeous!!!!!
Aug 10, 2010, 02.56 AMby almatinka
Gorgeous dress! Love the beautiful swing on the skirt and the drape on the bodice! And the fabric looks very interesting!
Aug 10, 2010, 12.24 AMby sewingqueen-1
This is beautiful – the colour suits you beautifully! I really like how you changed the neckline. The draping really makes it.
Aug 8, 2010, 10.59 PMby olystyrene
Just gorgeous!!!
Aug 8, 2010, 04.33 PMby paulajean
Striking! I love the whole ensemble!
Aug 7, 2010, 07.22 PMby rudegal
Absolutely amazing dress. Love the neckline and the draping, great job!
Aug 7, 2010, 02.22 AMby skeeler
Wow! You look great – what a beautiful dress!
Aug 6, 2010, 06.34 PMby fabricaddict
Wow what a beautiful dress, you can be really proud! you look stunning!
Aug 6, 2010, 04.42 AMby tangerinesamurai
you look gorgeous in it. Well done!
Aug 6, 2010, 01.31 AMby fuccosim
I love this dress, it is gorgeous!!
Aug 5, 2010, 10.16 PMby lkeogan
Wow! I love this dress. Well done, its gorgeous. This style of dress is my fave too :)
Aug 5, 2010, 08.46 PMby marloncosta
I also love the 50`s. Your dress came out beautiful! It does not have that home-made feel, it looks like you picked it up at some expensive boutique. Absolutely beautiful!
Aug 5, 2010, 08.40 PMby mojo elgin
you look incredible in this! yay, mom for helping get it finished!
Aug 5, 2010, 08.19 PMby aceshey18
I agree, I bet this was the bst dres there! Great job with the draping, good luck with your future fashion career! X
Aug 5, 2010, 07.22 PMby Jodi Wade
Fabulous! I love the sweetheart neckline, the draping, the colour! You did a fantastic job on this!
Aug 5, 2010, 06.57 PMby kezi
Thank you for all your wonderful comments :D
Aug 5, 2010, 06.40 PMby smallone
wow this is wonderful!…I hope you are heading for a career in fashion…the fashion world needs you!
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Aug 5, 2010, 06.56 PMby kezi
I hope im heading there too :) Thankyou!
I have some amazing work experiance for the next few weeks so that will be some great insight into the industry hopefully!
Aug 5, 2010, 10.30 PMby smallone
oh how wonderful…the best of luck, they are sure to spot you have talent!
Aug 5, 2010, 05.43 PMby soozy
Oh wow, what a great dress. The drape is so pretty and the color is perfect!
Aug 5, 2010, 05.30 PMby seinde
What a fantastic draped front! I am envious.
Aug 5, 2010, 05.20 PMby jules14
Really Cute Dress!
Aug 5, 2010, 04.44 PMby sophielophie
What a lovely dress! The colour is wonderful and the length is perfect, I often find 50’s swing dresses are quite long on me as i’m so petite. Great job!
Aug 5, 2010, 04.05 PMby tamezdc
This is insanely beautiful. Everything is great, the color, the design, the way it fits you so perfect, and the way you rock it!
Aug 5, 2010, 03.52 PMby leahfranqui
You look amazing! You put Mad Men to shame, you should send them this photo!
Aug 5, 2010, 02.21 PMby lienepien
Wow super nice dress! The color is also beautifull! Great job!
Aug 5, 2010, 02.10 PMby barbaraagatha
Oh YES! This is exactly what a prom dress is supposed to be like: right fitting, classy and absolutely cute! You did an amazing job and look simply gorgeous. You’re date looks super proud!
(even though I think you could have almost landed a young Don Draper with a dress like that!!)
Aug 5, 2010, 01.26 PMby robygiup
It’s really gorgeous!!!!! I’d love to have one like this! :D
Aug 5, 2010, 12.58 PMby isew07
Love it, you look gorgeous… Best dress there, I bet.
Aug 5, 2010, 12.47 PMby anajan
Gorgeous! I really like the draped front detail. Well done!
Aug 5, 2010, 12.45 PMby electricityscape
You look amazing! Great job!