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It’s greatly advised by almost everyone not to start your prom dress a week before prom. Apparently I didn’t get the memo or the common sense to think otherwise. Besides becoming a zombie from lack of sleep and losing all feeling in the tips of my fingers, the experience was rather enjoyable.
I handmade all of the flowers, usually during class to the great disgust of all my teachers who feared I was not paying attention. I sewed along the velvet scalloped edges of the front fabric and painstakingly cut out it out afterward. I also used yards and yards and yards of blue tulle and magenta (just for fun).
The bodice was made with a lot of guessing and checking. I also eventually had to add boob cups because the weight of the skirt could not be supported by my itty bitty assets. :D
I also made the corsage and boutonniere and the hair accessories.
I’m hoping to enter my dress into the Joann’s Prom Dress contest; first prize promises $50,000!!! towards a college scholarship. I’m going to Carolina in the fall so, obviously, this is an attractive contest.
More than likely, I’ll add details (beads probably) and clean it up so I have a nicer chance.
By the way, prom night taught me that I detest high heels with a fiery passion.
Material Notes
Joann's fabric is so expensive, even on the red tag rack!
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Jan 12, 2011, 12.35 AMby purplejb99
This is fantastic!! Good luck with the contest, and I love this dress. :D
Dec 29, 2010, 01.47 AMby grifalyssa
WHO DAT!
May 1, 2010, 09.42 PMby freidi
THE most amazing prom dress i’ve even seen…. WOWOWW!!! I really hope you win, it’s a dress in a million – LOVE IT! i’m officially inspired =)
May 1, 2010, 07.45 AMby inguciuke
Just one word. BEAUTY
Apr 27, 2010, 05.50 PMby fairytale-thirteen
THIS IS ADORABLE – U MUST WIN THE MONEY – GOOD LUCK WITH THE CONTEST + UNI B-)
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Apr 29, 2010, 12.34 AMby keeniebean
I hope hope hope so too! Thank you! :)
Apr 27, 2010, 04.18 PMby dilshadburman
Oh my god! If you dont win that contest I dont know who will! So much effort and its just SMASHING!! Good luck!!
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Apr 29, 2010, 12.37 AMby keeniebean
Oh dear, I accidentally clicked this as inappropriate. Buuuut, thank you so much! :)
Apr 27, 2010, 01.46 PMby mixtlii
The front is very original, and tha back is funny, nice job!
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Apr 29, 2010, 12.38 AMby keeniebean
I felt like a peacock when I walked or the stepsisters in the animated Cinderella because my rear-end waddled from side to side. :D Thank you!
Apr 27, 2010, 08.43 AMby lelie
What a fun prom dress!!! I really love it!
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Apr 29, 2010, 12.39 AMby keeniebean
It was definitely much nicer than all the polyester, multi-produced, gowns there. Thank you for loving it. :)