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27th birthday dress!
I wanted something cute and sparkly, Betsey Johnson-sweet 16-prom-ish.
I made my own pattern.
Material Notes
I bought a new strapless bra and covered it for the bust, I used cable ties as boning, two layers of silver glitter and black tulle, dress is fully lined in grey.
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Sep 22, 2012, 01.19 AMby Gina Marquis
Haha I thought “Betsey Johnson” when I saw this! Love it.
Sep 21, 2012, 07.31 PMby asperge11
It’s so pretty! Happy Birthday!!!
Sep 20, 2012, 08.13 PMby Shannon Willette
thank you! the bra top does have gathering in the front center, and two darts on the bottom of the cup. I used these ideas:
http://www.tashadelrae.com/2011/03/bra-to-bathingsuit-diy.html
http://www.chictopia.com/photo/show/637815-DIY+BRALETTE+TOP-black-bralette-top
http://www.danamadeit.com/2012/03/tutorial-the-layered-skirt.html
Sep 20, 2012, 03.23 PMby Innamc
Your dress is beautiful!! All acssesories are perfect mutch to your dress :-) You look fab! Very happy birthday!
Sep 20, 2012, 03.09 PMby Cristina Staicu
Happy birthday! It’s very nice and stylish, and I like the idea of using a bra !
Sep 20, 2012, 12.45 PMby Isabel Alexander
this is so cute. Awesome pattern. How did you manage to cover the bra without gathering, or pleating it or without it puckerng? Does the material have stretch?
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Sep 20, 2012, 03.11 PMby Cristina Staicu
Or maybe she cut the fabric on bias?
Sep 20, 2012, 12.37 PMby zoaki
Oh my god, I wish I could make up something like this without a pattern! Happy birthday and congratulations for such a great dress!
Sep 20, 2012, 10.05 AMby Mary Athey
happt birthday and what a gorgeous.dress to celebrate it in xx