Description
My Macaron Redux dress began as a sketch in my notebook back in March of 2011 for a pretty, feminine dress with a peplum using Colette’s Macaron bodice, as the base for the bodice and using the jenny skirt for the bottom of the dress. I drafted my own cap sleeves, godet, and peplum pieces.
After reading many sewing books, I decided to apply various of couture sewing techniques onto this one dress for fun; I’m a sewing nerd like that. I’ve taken many construction photos along the way and have it all documented on my blog: http://zilredloh.com if you care to read further.
But here’s a quick listing of what I did, most of which were done by hand.
Applique Seams
Applique Darts
Bias bound neckline and armsyce (using nude silk charmuse)
Bullion stitch thread loops
Hanger loops
Lining set in by hand with fell stitches
All seams have been stabilized in various ways using silk organza or twill tape
Lapped side seam zipper, by hand
and much more…
http://zilredloh.com/2013/02/18/completed-the-macaron-redux-dress/
Material Notes
Cranberry 3-ply Silk crepe, Nude Silk Charmeuse as underlining and lining, black lace overlay, black light weight suiting wool for the skirt, silk organza for stabilization
Difficulty
Advanced
Feb 23, 2013, 08.28 PMby smallone
wowza! this is gorgeous!!!!
Feb 20, 2013, 07.41 AMby toupinette
wow! gorgeous!
Feb 19, 2013, 10.01 PMby harrietbazley
Congratulations on finishing; what are applique darts?
Feb 19, 2013, 06.53 PMby sala22
Just a stunning work of art!
Feb 19, 2013, 06.19 PMby sleepy-dumpling
Really beautiful. Worth all the hard work!
Feb 19, 2013, 03.40 PMby pauline alice
The results were worth the wait: the dress is stunning. Congrats!
Feb 19, 2013, 11.10 AMby flowergirl22
oh wow,, such nice dress, love the bows to go with the dress. fab
Feb 18, 2013, 09.31 PMby cris orange
wonderful dress! I wish I´ll be able one day to sew such a dress :) congrats!
Feb 18, 2013, 08.51 PMby bjr99
Fantastic dress. You did a super job. Love the pop of red. It just makes the dress.
Feb 18, 2013, 08.25 PMby lisa g
that’s an amazing amount of work you did! you have every right to be over the top proud. looks fab!
Feb 18, 2013, 06.01 PMby Mary Athey
Gorgeous dress and what a great fit on you. Love the red and black x
Feb 18, 2013, 05.27 PMby ariation
Your dress is stunning! Well done