Burda Style For people who sew
Description
This gown was my client’s own design which I executed.
She chose a lovely metallic, champagne colored stretch knit fabric, which I was against in the beginning, but she convinced me that this was what she wanted. It turned out better than I expected so I guess she was right.
The lace added a touch of elegance to the design. I hand sewed it to the bodice and sleeves.
I didn’t have to add a zipper because the fabric of course stretches and her narrow hips slipped through without a problem. It’s also fully lined. There are bra cups sewn into the bodice to add shape and a little volume. The crossed straps in the back holds the sleeves and bodice in place nicely.
I’m happy this is done because the prom is today! ;)
Material Notes
Metallic stretch jersey
Difficulty
Advanced
Related Techniques
Categories
- Season
- Spring
- For
- Women
- Garment Type
- Dress
- Style
- Evening Wear
- Material
- Knits/Jersey
Credits
- Design
Dominique L.
- Construction
Metropolitan Frock
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Apr 21, 2013, 02.38 AMby Tiffany Phares
This. Is. Gorgeous!!! It looks so pretty on her-I bet she feels like a princess
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Apr 23, 2013, 01.29 PMby metropolitanfrock
Thanks TIffany! She certainly did.
Apr 20, 2013, 07.48 PMby liliv-1
pretty as always!
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Apr 20, 2013, 08.40 PMby metropolitanfrock
Thank you ma’am
Apr 20, 2013, 02.58 PMby Mary Athey
stunning dress and it looks so good on x
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Apr 20, 2013, 08.41 PMby metropolitanfrock
Thanks Mary!
Apr 20, 2013, 01.46 PMby Anna E
beautiful!
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Apr 20, 2013, 08.45 PMby metropolitanfrock
Thank you Anna!
Apr 20, 2013, 01.33 PMby carolientje
this looks lovely!! well done :)
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Apr 20, 2013, 08.46 PMby metropolitanfrock
Thank you Carol!