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Princess Line Dress
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This was my final project for draping class this past semester at FIT. A sheath dress with a princess line silhouette. This is the first garment that I’ve ever created a pattern for through draping on a dress form. It wasn’t made to fit me, but I managed to squeeze into it. I can’t lift my arms though.
Material Notes
2 1/2 yards of cotton fabric, zipper, hook & eye, purchased belt
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Mar 27, 2010, 12.58 AMby La Perfectionista
Gorgeous dress, with great choice colours!
Feb 23, 2010, 04.48 AMby Skaette
I love love love this dress and you rock it so well.
Jan 3, 2010, 07.31 AMby josebgr
very nice dress. I wish to learn how to sew princess line because I never get the bust seams good enough. How did you manage to prepare the pattern?
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Jan 3, 2010, 01.23 PMby leeavent
I created the pattern through draping muslin on the dress form. The front of the dress has 3 panels, each draped individually, and the back of the dress has 4 panels. After the pattern was completed in muslin I cut it out in fabric. It was my first draping class, so it certainly isn´t perfect but I´m proud of it. There are some good books out there on draping, give it try!
Oct 25, 2009, 05.45 PMby Almatinka
I love just about everything about this dress – the shape, the colour combination and the darker line in the front, the workmanship involved (if I am not mistaken draping instead of drafting can be more difficult, and I assume it goes double that if not triple for a tighter dress like this). I actually was about to comment on how great a fit it is on you when I read your description!!! :-) You should definitely make one for yourself.
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Oct 26, 2009, 02.43 PMby leeavent
Thank you so much!
Sep 30, 2009, 01.55 PMby Nerissas
Honestly couldn’t even tell that the dress was not your size! Your creation is gorgeous and so are you! Thanks for the inspiration!
Sep 30, 2009, 06.12 AMby BeNew
somethings are just too good.
Sep 30, 2009, 12.41 AMby ic_youme
I love the look. It reminds me of a dress I am currently working on.
Sep 29, 2009, 07.14 PMby skwarynia
You look great in it, suits you:) Should make another one for your size and wear it often!!!:)
Sep 28, 2009, 04.00 PMby gtangel
this is cool! so neat!
Sep 28, 2009, 09.21 AMby AussieRapunzel
Love it! Very sassy.
Sep 28, 2009, 07.35 AMby capraia
Great, high impact simplicity!
Sep 28, 2009, 06.01 AMby BuzzyBee
It looks great!
Sep 27, 2009, 05.10 PMby Susanne20_11
Really beautiful, looks good on you!
Sep 27, 2009, 03.21 PMby littlecottondresses
Love the vertical color block and the styling too!