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Last week I went to The Nutcracker—and in New York City ladies really dress up for the ballet which makes the event so much fun. I was inspired to make a party dress with tulle like a ballerina’s costume and combine it with a richly hued brocade. Seeing that brocade can be quite expensive, this variation was perfect for using just 1/2 yard for the bodice.
Made up of an overdress and an underdress, the Sibylle pattern is an excellent template for making a princess seamed bodice and full skirt. This version is super simplified—you leave out the over dress.
If you’re a fan of ballet, check out this blog post on Black Swan, the gorgeous and eerie feature film by Darren Aronofsky.
Material Notes
1/2 yard brocade; 6 yards tulle
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Jan 8, 2012, 06.28 PMby nehapatel
I love your dress! I’m trying to make the dress right now but I’m having trouble finding material for my skirt – I really like your tulle skirt and I was wondering where you got your tulle from?
Dec 28, 2011, 02.55 AMby lyssiemarie16
i love your design! im def gonna try and make this- for sure!!!!
Dec 22, 2011, 05.34 PMby momartin
Love the shape… I’m thinking about using silk chiffon for bodice… and skirt overlay.
Dec 22, 2011, 10.02 AMby bernieandi
You look amazing. Such a pretty look!
Dec 21, 2011, 07.13 PMby monikago
yes, I also went to see the Nutcracker last week and loved the costumes. Dreaming of designing and constructing beautiful dance costumes. Love the brocade paisley bodice, will check out the pattern.
Dec 20, 2011, 08.30 PMby janul
I really like it, I´m into tulle a lot these days :)
Dec 20, 2011, 08.59 AMby dottty
O thats just gorgeous jj:)x
Dec 20, 2011, 07.32 AMby Sistu
Love your tulle frock!