If you didn't get to see Part 1, check it out here! The charcoal bridesmaid dress was a hit! The dress achieved the balance of glamour and comfort we wanted, while staying understated enough to let the bride shine. I have to say, I think Marisa looked smashing! In her words, "It was so comfy and I felt so fancy...I love this dress. Now I need to find another reason to wear it!" And the finished dress! The lightweight mesh material gives it a beautiful drape - the feeling of tulle without the pouf, and the look of chiffon without the sheen. Since both layers have a bit of stretch, it was soft and comfortable while still fitting well. You can see the separate straps over the shoulder. A tiny bit of a train adds just a little drama. Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures! And don't forget, the next project in my spring wedding series is coming out soon!
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In keeping with this, the focus of this redesign is to simplify the garment while preserving the original vintage lines. It's something old, but also must be something new, fitting to the wedding and style of the new bride. One of the most important ways I'll preserve the vintage look is to focus on the hourglass figure created by the dress. A closely-fitted natural waist is accentuated by the slight curve in the waistline, the darts across the shoulder line draw focus to the shoulders and bust, and a sweeping A-line skirt balance the bodice. Don't forget to check out instagram (@hannahpantano) for updates as work begins! I recently launched a spring wedding series, a collection of projects showcasing my bridal work. I adore sewing for weddings! The first event I designed for is titled Sunset in the Northwoods (read Part 1 here!). And here is the finished product, in ivory silk and lace! One of the first challenges of this project was to coordinate my material and lace colors and styles - there are hundreds of shades of ivory and white, and many styles of lace, so it's a bit of a treasure hunt finding pieces that all work together! The body of the romper is made from silk, cut on the bias for a better drape and fit. It's barely translucent and incredibly soft - sexy comfort, I'll call it. All seams are double turned or french seams so this special piece will last. Lace insets and edging tie everything together. The lace yoke is the focal point of the piece. The flowers imitate the tiny florals used in the wedding design, and the contrast of delicate lace and straight lines is both strong and feminine. The pattern the lace forms - individual pieces stitched in rows - was inspired by the lines of pine branches Keep up to date with pictures and updates on instagram, @hannahpantano. Coming next, a 1940's Formal Affair!
If you've seen my instagram over the last week (@hannahpantano), you've gotten a few glimpses of my first project for the spring wedding series. (Check out the introduction to my spring wedding series here!) I'm calling this first event project "sunset in the northwoods" - a sunset wedding and lodge dinner, centered on friends and family, tucked away in a northern Minnesota summer. My design task for this event is to create wedding night sleepwear that suits the style of the wedding. So using my inspiration board as a starting point, I want to create something that is comfortable, a little out of the ordinary, and refined without being too traditional or formal. The style is definitely feminine, but in an understated way. Initial design sketch: a lightweight silk romper with lace detailing. Delicate, sexy, and innocent. The lace will mimic some of the tiny floral details of the wedding. A higher neckline is a little less expected, keeping it young and fresh. The event's focus on nature suggests a natural fiber, and the sensuousness of the silk provides a definite femininity. The top of the bodice will be a lace inset, with straight lines following the "v" of the neck and meeting in the center- in a subtle way, mimicking the lines of the pine trees. And of course, it's practical as sleepwear as well as looking lovely. Stay up to date on the progress @hannahpantano on instagram, and stay posted for the final product pictures soon! |
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