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This is the prom dress I wore at the big university spring prom in 2008. I made it from yellow thai silk and yellow silk organza. I wanted the dress to be light and floating, but still shaping. I think it turned out quite well.
I started to use the thai silk to sew an underdress with a close fit to support the bust and shape the body. I then draped the organza ontop of the silkdress. This was a bit of a struggle and took a lot of time since I dont have a doll, but had to drape it onto my own body whilst wearing the dress. I got quite a lot of pinpricks from this method, but the result made it all worth it!
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Intermediate
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Oct 14, 2010, 12.21 PMby eritch
Thanks everyone! I must admit though, I haven’t worked with organza since I made this dress, not my favourite material that’s for sure!
Oct 13, 2010, 01.28 PMby Lora Martinez
You did an absolute great job, well done, it looks devine.
Oct 13, 2010, 10.47 AMby Phyu Myo Hlaing(Jasmine)
i like it very much!!!
Oct 13, 2010, 08.20 AMby robygiup
I think it turned out VERY VERY well !!!!! And you look perfect in it! :D
Oct 13, 2010, 02.22 AMby marloncosta
WOW! WOW and WOW! You draped this dress on you body? Amazing! Draping on a form is hard enough, but you did it while wearing the base dress. And on top of that you used organza! You have skills for sure! Standing ovation to you!!! This dress is stunning and beautifully constructed!!! Very Haute Couture!!!
Oct 13, 2010, 02.12 AMby strawberrypancakesbykim
Very nice! I give you credit for working with the yellow organza – I myself do not have the patience for sheers.
Oct 13, 2010, 12.19 AMby pamchar
WOW… Perfect
Oct 12, 2010, 10.36 PMby Passiona Cottee
Gorgeous!
Oct 12, 2010, 10.00 PMby gaviccaabri
kuddos :)
Oct 12, 2010, 08.27 PMby runningwithscissors1
The dress turned out beautifully! Nice job.