A cocktail dress made for a night at the Natural History Museum in London.
This dress was made as part of an ensemble [pullover to follow].
It was made from a self-drafted pattern, in a black faux silk taffeta.
Features a sweetheart neckline, full circle skirt, center-back lapped zipper, as well as pinked seams, hand sewn hem and waist stay.
Read more about it and the night here
Faux Silk Taffeta
Metal Zip
Bias Tape
Grosgrain Ribbon
Intermediate
DIY
This one-piece garment is super-easy to sew – and can be styled in many different ways!
Sewing Lesson
Follow this sewing lesson to make yourself a perfect summer romper!
As Seen In
See the latest Pattern Play article in the latest issue of Sew News magazine!
Meg's Magazine Mash Up
In part two Meg sews the sleeves, attaches the neck band, installs the zipper, and finishes the hem!
Quick Tip
Tassels are a quick way to add extra decoration to your garments & they can be made into accessories
Feb 10, 2013, 04.14 AMby sewbutterfly
Beautiful work and lovely on you!
Jan 21, 2013, 02.10 AMby candisrrt
Gosh!!! This is beautiful!!!!
Jan 20, 2013, 09.59 PMby sophienissirios
Beautiful dress :-)
Jan 19, 2013, 09.25 PMby zickzack
You look lovely! Making a pullover to go with it was a great idea, too.
Jan 19, 2013, 03.56 PMby Mary Athey
This is gorgeous on you. X