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I created this dress as a party, prom, or bridesmaids dress, it was a fun project but also with a lot of headache.
Here’s the summary:
Fabric:
- for the skirt, sash and bow, I used a poly crinkled taffeta
- for the bodice, I used black poly lace and a viscose lining
Pattern and construction:
- both bodice and skirt are self drafted, the bodice was obtained from a basic fitted bodice block, and the skirt is basically a half circle with 2 side seams
- when constructing the dress, I first lined the bodice pieces and then I treated the 2 layers (lining + lace) as one. I understitched the neckline edge, armhole edges, and back cleavage edges, to keep the lining from showing up. When sewing the darts, I also sewed through both layers as one.
- the skirt is unlined, and it is also gathered
- closure: invisible zipper on the side
- all seams are finished by serging
Material Notes
viscose (Bemberg rayon) lining
poly lace
poly taffeta
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Feb 21, 2013, 05.23 PMby Petrila Sergiu-Valentyn
Superba ! de nota 10 .FELICITARI !
Feb 21, 2013, 07.21 AMby krice
Love your choice of fabrics and colour on this, it’s a beauty!
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Feb 21, 2013, 12.30 PMby Elochka
Thanks so much krice! :)
Feb 20, 2013, 09.18 PMby clementine75
Wow !!! I love your dress !! So gorgeous !!
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Feb 20, 2013, 09.34 PMby Elochka
Thanks Clementine!
Feb 20, 2013, 08.16 PMby kisses
Very nice with a sexy back
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Feb 20, 2013, 09.34 PMby Elochka
Thanks Kisses! The back is also my favorite part :)
Feb 20, 2013, 06.03 PMby misumihaela
so lovely !
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Feb 20, 2013, 09.34 PMby Elochka
Thanks Mihaela, I love it too!
Feb 20, 2013, 03.48 PMby Mary Athey
Its gorgeous x
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Feb 20, 2013, 09.34 PMby Elochka
Thanks a lot Mary!