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I made this dress for the Scholastic Art and Writing competition. It’s made completely out of masking tape and let me just tell you that it was a bit of a sticky situation (haha pardon the pun, but I just couldn’t help myself). I was inspired by architecture and an empty butterfly chrysalis.
I first constructed the underneath by using a stiff interfacing. Next I had to add a couple of layers of masking tape on top of that in order to get the length where I wanted it. Then I started adding, one by one, layers of masking tape starting from the bottom. I used over 18 rolls of masking tape and over 80 hours went into making the dress. The dress is completely wearable. It has a zipper sewn in the back for getting in and out of.
I might have nightmares about wads of tape attacking me in my sleep, but I’m pretty happy with the way it turned out. Haha. I just dropped it off for judging and I find out Sunday if it got in. Oh I’m so nervous! Wish me luck and I hope you like it :)
Material Notes
Masking tape, interfacing, paper, zipper, thraed
Difficulty
Novice
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Dec 10, 2012, 06.07 AMby Vanessa Leigh
Absolutely beautiful. Fantastic!
Oct 4, 2012, 09.23 PMby Linda O.
One word. Infact I can’t even find the word to describe ur work. U r indeed talented. Nice piece dear
May 10, 2012, 03.06 AMby Carol Miller
I saw your dress in March at the modern art museum in Fort Wayne. I circled around it for about 10 minutes…It was fabulous! Congratulations!!
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May 16, 2012, 03.31 AMby melonhead
No way you saw it? :D Cool! It’s nice to know of a Burdastyle member who lives around me. Thank you for the kind words!
Apr 27, 2012, 05.34 AMby shkava
Thank you! I am so inspired by this dress, and happy that is has been recognized! It’s gorgeous, genius and so competent. Nice!
Apr 25, 2012, 08.17 PMby Sue-Anne Walker
Love it can’t wait to see if you win!
Apr 25, 2012, 08.34 AMby nekky
U are Talented, this is cute.
Apr 24, 2012, 05.43 PMby zeynepcelik
Its very different.:]
Apr 24, 2012, 01.47 AMby Helen Anna
This is amazing!! I love that it is inspired by an empty chrysalis, I totally get that feeling.
Apr 24, 2012, 01.01 AMby Lisa Cody
WOW simply amazing
Apr 23, 2012, 07.44 PMby sewsweetgal-1
VERY Impressive!
Apr 23, 2012, 07.40 PMby j-stitch
Truly this is the most beautiful dress I have ever seen let alone a dress made of tape! You are so talented, I am in awe!! Felicitations//Bon Courage!
Apr 23, 2012, 07.33 PMby crimsonseadragon
Say yes to this dreSs
Apr 23, 2012, 07.33 PMby crimsonseadragon
Say yes to this dreSs
Apr 18, 2012, 02.34 PMby stephaniecake
this is gorgeous! It would be a lovely dress made from any material but the unique textures the masking tape creates is stunning. Congrats on your award – I think it was well deserved!!!!
Apr 18, 2012, 07.19 AMby chillwear
Simply amazing!
Apr 18, 2012, 02.38 AMby monaverdour
Love it. I would wear that for sure!
Mar 23, 2012, 04.23 AMby auntchelle
A beautiful creation by someone with lots of talent. I really don’t think ‘novice’ applies any more!
Mar 23, 2012, 01.29 AMby faith
stunning, simply stunning!!
Mar 22, 2012, 09.48 PMby MollyQuest
I held my Breath, when I saw this!!!! STUNNING!
Mar 22, 2012, 08.48 PMby plookiss
Wow this is amazing and really beautiful too.
Mar 22, 2012, 08.31 PMby erimenes
This is genuinely beautiful. The detail is fantastic, especially across the bust. I’m so so impressed! I hope you win the national prize!
Also, a little selfishly, it’s exactly the design I want for my wedding dress! Do you have a pattern you used for the interfacing? I know it’s a simple design, but I’ve not been able to find something that fits exactly with what I want, which this dress totally does!
Anyway, well done, and you deserve to win!
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Mar 26, 2012, 03.13 PMby melonhead
Awe thank you! I actually found out last week that it did win a national gold medal :) I have no clue how I’m going to ship the dress to New York though!! haha
Awh I wish that I could help you out, but I actually can’t find where the pattern went too :/ I need to clean my room more often! It’s a pretty simple dress though, when it comes to construction. All it is, is a basic corset bodice with a circle skirt. Hopefully that helps a little?
Good luck with your wedding dress!!
Mar 22, 2012, 07.54 PMby Elina Bobina
You are BRILLIANT! One of the most amazing creations I’ve seen. I wish you lived in San Francisco, you could wear it to the Gaultier exhibit at the De Young Museum. He would be impressed!
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Mar 26, 2012, 03.07 PMby melonhead
Awe thank you! Ah I would love to live in San Francisco! I’ve always wanted to go to California!
Mar 22, 2012, 07.22 PMby Hazel Humphreys
Oh my gosh. It’s truly breathtaking. You made a beautiful dress in and of itself. The fact that it’s made from masking tape serves to elevate it to an entirely different level.
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Mar 26, 2012, 03.06 PMby melonhead
Awe thank you for such kind words!
Mar 22, 2012, 07.07 PMby Marina von Koenig
It is stunning! Congratulations!
Jan 20, 2012, 07.13 AMby petramc
Just stunning! Beautiful design and made with such eye for detail. Wonderful :)
Jan 19, 2012, 02.50 AMby lizajane09
It is absolutely amazing! You deserve a gold key, definitely.
Jan 18, 2012, 03.50 AMby lepetithoot
Wow, this is incredible! Congratulations!
Jan 18, 2012, 01.30 AMby Andrea Delesdernier
This is really great! Great vision and incredible construction. I can’t believe its a practical dress.
Jan 16, 2012, 10.31 PMby samandsky
This is lovely!!!
Jan 16, 2012, 05.57 AMby smallone
oh my….how much talent you have!….this is embodies sculpture, and couture ( not to mention patience) and just freeking amazing all at once!! Grand prize is all yours IMHO.