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This was from two years ago. I had a pretty cotton print fabric that my then 14 y.o daughter loved. She told me what she wanted, and I put together this dress for her using a bodice pattern and then making the skirt from an idea from Threads mag. that I had. I modified the skirt to be a short skirt. I did a rhinestone clasp closure for the back because I was uneasy about installing a zipper into a lined/boned bodice back then… to camouflage her bra. I sewed a scrap of fabric into a tube and threaded it onto her bra strap so from the back it just shows a bit of dress fabric. The other cool thing I did was to put an elastic "anchor " at the waist, to support the boned strapless bodice, it snapped tightly closed and held up the top as an extra security against any slippage. She danced ALL night!!
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May 16, 2011, 09.13 PMby Claire Pritchard
Thats really pretty!! and she looks good in it too!
How did you do the bottom bit (with all the batherd bits?)
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May 17, 2011, 01.00 PMby be-bops1
I free cut a larger over skirt from the fashion fabric, the under skirt (lining) was cut to the size and length that she wanted. I hooked them together at the top, with a lightweight tulle between the two. When sewn all up, I had her try it on and then tacked the extra here and there wherever it looked best. This is best done on a mannequin or person, so you can look at it as it hangs. Trust yourself and your “eye.” and you will be amazed!
Jan 9, 2010, 02.35 AMby vintagesweet
Very pretty. She looks great.
Jan 8, 2010, 09.01 AMby pixelink
Aren’t all mum’s clever?!! I love your ideas, and what a stunning daughter, very lucky to have a mum that is so creative.
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Jan 8, 2010, 02.37 PMby be-bops1
Haha.. yes, all Mom’s have to be clever, I guess! I know my mom was! She made a genie costume for me once out of an old negligee, complete with headband and harem pants. :)
Jan 7, 2010, 08.57 PMby scheryka
Wow!
Jan 7, 2010, 05.10 PMby sonjjj
so cute dress..I love this
Jan 7, 2010, 04.35 PMby fabricaddict
It’s beautiful, your daughter looks stunning! well done mom!
Jan 7, 2010, 04.30 PMby sixgunsally
Great Job mom! The dress is amazing, and your daughter looks like she really enjoyed wearing it.
Jan 7, 2010, 03.24 PMby calicocouture
So pretty! She looks adorable in the dress. I love the silhouette and the fabric is such a fun print and color combination.
Jan 7, 2010, 03.12 PMby dschudie
i`m sure she was the most beautiful girl at the dance! i`m jealous ;-)
Jan 7, 2010, 03.08 PMby nenasew
So pretty. looks perfect for a dance. Love the hair too.
Jan 7, 2010, 02.47 PMby misshoney26
goregous!!