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I made this for a friend as a trade for some graphic design/web work. It’s made of silk lining and silk charmeuse (eek!) from a vintage 50’s pattern. It was my first time sewing with such delicate fabric, so I had to take my time. But I’m happy with it, and I think she is too!
I used some couture techniques, like French seams for finishing the edges. I also made a cummerbund so she can wear it with our without.
More silk-savvy tidbits I gleaned on my blog Daughter Fish
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Jul 8, 2011, 04.55 AMby kaikarmel
you look adorable! love the skirt!
Jul 7, 2011, 04.59 PMby mkonieczki
I adore the skirt fabric you’ve used here! Beautiful dress!
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Jul 7, 2011, 06.05 PMby daughterfish
Thank you!
Jul 7, 2011, 02.11 PMby ichigogirl
Niiice! I do love the pattern on the skirt, and the last picture… twirl!
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Jul 7, 2011, 06.06 PMby daughterfish
Every dress should have a twirling shot!:) Thanks!
Jul 7, 2011, 01.03 PMby susanne2011
AWESOME!
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Jul 7, 2011, 06.06 PMby daughterfish
Thanks!
Jul 7, 2011, 12.38 PMby macoskrm
This is beautiful! I love the colors!
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Jul 7, 2011, 06.06 PMby daughterfish
Thanks so much!