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My friend wanted a 1950s style dress. Tea length is what she told me. I really wanted to create something for her that made her feel like a princess. It is so important for a girl to feel the most beautiful as she has ever felt, on her wedding day. (I think I succeeded in that.)I created this dress for her using a v-neck bodice, mid drift panel and rouched waist band. The skirt was gathered with bias strip flowers. For each flower, I cut a bias strip, gathered it, pressed it, then formed the flower working concentrically, from the outside in. I pinned the outer shape and sewed down the center of the bias strip on the machine. After the entire skirt was covered, I gathered the skirt and attached it to the waist to finish the dress. After I put the zipper in, I went in and added the few in the back that were near the zipper. I didn’t want there to be a seam in the flowers so for those, I had to attach them by hand. Yes, they took a long long time, but very worth it. I would do it again. I really love this dress.
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Aug 6, 2012, 01.58 AMby bluesassy20
beautiful dress, cute shoes. You look lovely, congrats and good job!
Aug 2, 2012, 11.32 AMby freakusbzzz
Fab detail. it’s gorgeous.
Aug 1, 2012, 10.23 AMby fashionfreek
You should be proud. Your friend looks lovely in her dress and the details look beautiful on the dress.:-D
Jul 31, 2012, 10.55 PMby malinfjell
This is just amazing! Love the skirt part, with the flowers! The bride looks absolutely wonderful! :)
Jul 31, 2012, 10.17 PMby skeeler
Totally awesome!! I love the red petticoat to go with her bouquet. She looks wonderful.
Jul 31, 2012, 07.48 PMby Mary Athey
what a stunning dress and.your friend looked beautiful on her wedding day xx
Jul 31, 2012, 07.41 PMby Dawnqirl
The detail on the skirt is amazing, a beautiful dress, and a beautiful bride. Well done!