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This is the first pattern I’ve designed completely by myself! I used a basic dress sloper to start with, and then added an asymmetrical neckline, a waist seam, a gathered skirt, a bow on the strap, and lots of tulle under the skirt. It took me forever to make! I used a lot of techniques I hadn’t tried before—using an organza interlining, supporting the bodice with rigeline boning, making a built-in crinoline, and doing the finishing work entirely by hand. Whew! A great learning experience.
Material Notes
Silk dupioni from Metro Textile in New York, silk organza for interlining, acetate lining
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Credits
Me for the pattern
My husband for the photos
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Oct 19, 2009, 07.06 PMby bellamabella
this is perfect
Jan 29, 2009, 11.35 AMby daisylynn
I love the shininess and the bow on the shoulder. It looks elegant, but cool/chic. :-) Suits your style totally. Way to go!
Jan 27, 2009, 06.45 AMby gertie
Thanks, guys! latjjardbai, I see what you mean. Usually I wear square or scoop necklines because they do frame my tattoos better, but this is a fun change for me and I’m happy with the neckline. My worry is actually the skirt. The more I look at it, I think it’s puffing out too much in the front! I think I need to rearrange some of the tulle. Anyway, thanks for your comments everyone! :)
Jan 26, 2009, 07.43 PMby katiec
so so cute! it suits you perfectly! and i love how the bow sits…congrats on all the hard work!
Jan 26, 2009, 04.01 PMby justmica
I adore it!!
Jan 26, 2009, 06.20 AMby bola
great dress Gertie!! really cute!bx
Jan 26, 2009, 03.04 AMby Emma Cotter ("sewdelicate")
Very pretty dress.
Jan 26, 2009, 01.22 AMby erdronen
wow! it’s a beautiful dress! and what a project! sounds time consuming, but totally fun :) fabulous job!
Jan 25, 2009, 04.57 PMby daisa24
this is so cute!!! <3 <3 <3
Jan 25, 2009, 02.22 PMby hooley
Looks great on you. Good work! Really stunning!
Jan 25, 2009, 02.21 PMby jem1022
Absolutely love the color of this dress… the design looks so chic and simple….