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The early 1900’s has always been my favorite era in fashion. I found my inspiration from old advertisements, fashion magazines, art prints, and the marriage of the art deco and art nouveau periods. I LOVE this dress, although the pictures did not come out quite so well. I did not use a pattern but it fits perfectly and is the first dress that is anywhere near an evening gown that I have ever made…but now I will definitely be making more!
Material Notes
I used lace, created beaded strands for the neckline, and used a light chiffon along with a couple other fabrics for the body of the dress.
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May 28, 2011, 04.34 AMby Samoha
wow I am speetchless
Dec 12, 2010, 07.29 AMby benew
::GASP::
What DRAPING! I have never seen a twenty’s frock look so true to the time and yet so modern. The low back and ruffled sleeves are genius. You didn’t use a pattern? I am so amazed. What was the hardest part?
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Dec 24, 2010, 05.02 AMby abiah88
thank you so much! i didn’t use a pattern but oddly enough the hardest part was attaching the top to the bottom (especially in the back!!!). thanks again, your compliments were everything i was trying to achieve!
Dec 2, 2010, 09.38 AMby ambermarks
WOWOWOW So beautiful! This is the best what I see today:)
Nov 27, 2010, 09.54 AMby sartina
love it!!!!
Nov 26, 2010, 10.25 PMby sandrasews
Absolutely gorgeous. Elegant, sophisticated.
Nov 25, 2010, 11.21 PMby citycat
wow! i have no words, this is so amazing and elegant! and beautiful fabrics
Nov 25, 2010, 09.47 PMby angekronaus
so chanel darling….simply gorgeous!
Nov 25, 2010, 04.12 PMby jay283
Simply amazing!
Nov 25, 2010, 01.49 AMby scarletohara
wow, this is precious!!!! :D
Nov 24, 2010, 07.06 PMby luaxea
I want the same !!!!
Nov 24, 2010, 07.03 PMby Natasha Venzke
That’s very cool
Nov 24, 2010, 05.48 PMby momsgotanewhobby
Beautiful!
Nov 24, 2010, 05.06 PMby smallone
wow amazing. First for making such a complex gament with no pattern! second for totally getting the essence of the era…third for making something that is totally wearable today.
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Nov 24, 2010, 06.09 PMby abiah88
thank you!!! that’s exactly what i was trying to accomplish!
Nov 24, 2010, 02.43 PMby laglov
Beautiful and inventive…love the flow and drape. It’s timeless.
Nov 24, 2010, 01.34 PMby mandrych
Elegant! Just thought it was beautiful. Keep making them!
Nov 24, 2010, 01.19 PMby melonhead
Wow simply gorgeous!! This dress is so amazing and I love your inspiration!! Beautiful job!
Nov 24, 2010, 12.38 PMby shellster
just gorgeous – how long did it take to design and create this masterpeice?
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Nov 24, 2010, 06.08 PMby abiah88
thank you so much! it did not end up taking me as much time as i thought, fortunately i didn’t seem to encounter any problems or mishaps along the way (love it when that happens!). i started with a completely different idea but while on the dress form it transformed into this along the way. probably took about 12 hours, i just plunged right into it!
Nov 24, 2010, 10.34 AMby ichigogirl
Wow, beautiful. Another of the pieces that are clearly inspired by a decade but at the same time very modern, well done! I want one too… :-)! I’d love to see your inspiration-board, and I think you need to add one for it to be a valid entry (has it disappeared?)! I want to vote for you!
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Nov 24, 2010, 06.04 PMby abiah88
Thank you so much! And i didn’t even realize that I didn’t upload my inspiration…thanks for reminding me!! just uploaded it now…
Nov 24, 2010, 08.08 AMby margrietmg
Very very chique!
Nov 24, 2010, 06.51 AMby loyl8
very beautiful! good job!
Nov 24, 2010, 06.34 AMby mathildeaparis
You looks like Kate Winslet in Titanic!
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Nov 24, 2010, 06.04 PMby abiah88
haha you’re right…i didn’t even think of the comparison!
Nov 24, 2010, 05.05 AMby prairieponygirl
Totally gorgeous! I simply can’t believe how beautiful it is! Great job and beautiful execution. And I love your inspiration. You’ve got my vote! ;D