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Holiday Pink, 1920s-Style Dress
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Over the summer I made this 1920s-inspired dress in the spur of the moment. I sort of rushed things (didn’t use a pattern except for a really basic one to help create the bodice) but overall I’m happy with how it turned out. It weighs next to nothing and is so comfortable…I could wear silk georgette all of the time! Too bad it’s such a pain to work with (at least for me!).
(Shown with and without the ribbon belt.)
More here on my blog: The Fabled Needle.
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silk georgette
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Oct 17, 2011, 12.55 PMby integerclub
So, so beautiful, and that jagged-looking pink neckline is just stunning!
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Oct 21, 2011, 12.00 AMby thefabledneedle
Thank you very much!
Oct 17, 2011, 11.48 AMby carottesauvage
Incredible! I love it!
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Oct 21, 2011, 12.00 AMby thefabledneedle
Thanks!
Oct 16, 2011, 12.57 PMby Priscilla Folley
Well, it turned out to be such an interesting dress! The detail in the bodice is what I like about it the most, but I can see how light it must feel… and you gotta love that about a dress. Congrats.
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Oct 16, 2011, 05.59 PMby thefabledneedle
Oh, thank you! I’m glad you like it. :)
Oct 16, 2011, 11.34 AMby ichigogirl
Gorgeous. The detail in the bodice is fabulous!
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Oct 16, 2011, 05.57 PMby thefabledneedle
Thanks!
Oct 16, 2011, 05.40 AMby mememe-1
Those fabrics are really hard to work with, but you did an amazing job! I would never guess this is a homemade dress! Really nice :)
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Oct 16, 2011, 08.11 AMby thefabledneedle
Thanks very much! The result was worth the pain. ;)
Oct 16, 2011, 08.11 AMby thefabledneedle
Thanks very much! The result was worth the pain. ;)
Oct 16, 2011, 04.01 AMby zsyzu
It looks so light and airy. Beautiful and ethereal. I think the belt adds even more romance to it. I love it.
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Oct 16, 2011, 08.09 AMby thefabledneedle
Thank you!
Oct 15, 2011, 11.54 PMby tasallison
stunning! the colour of that fabric is radiant.
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Oct 16, 2011, 02.04 AMby thefabledneedle
Thank you! I can’t help but feel cheerful simply by wearing it. I love color for that reason. :D
Oct 15, 2011, 11.33 PMby LadyDanburry
I really love the upper detail. and you’re totally right about that fabric being a pain to work with, especially with insets the way you did them. I think it turned out very nice.
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Oct 16, 2011, 02.03 AMby thefabledneedle
Thank you, I’m glad they look okay! The next time I do something similar I’m going to try some spray stabilizer. I’ve never used that stuff before but perhaps it will make things go more smoothly. :)
Oct 15, 2011, 11.17 PMby fionafraser
BEAUTIFUL!!!!
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Oct 16, 2011, 02.03 AMby thefabledneedle
Aw, thanks!