New project time! As I work on the design and materials for the final project in my spring wedding series (check out the introduction here, and the first two projects here and here!), I have a few other projects starting as well. Spring brings another Fusion Dance Illustration, with shiny tulle and sparkly elastic and headbands. With spring and summer weddings getting close, I have several bridal alterations lined up. And just for fun, a project all my own!
Sometimes I have to be careful about going to fabric stores. It's just too easy to start browsing, and something lovely inevitably catches my eye - like this beauty. Normally, sequined fabric is a bit too brash for my taste, but the muted color and shine of this, combined with the unique geometric design, caught my eye. It immediately brought visions of a fun 1920's inspired sheath. And speaking of wedding season, I'm looking forward to having something fun to wear myself!
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Here it is! If you missed the beginning of this project, check out Part 1 here, and Part 2 here. A special treat for this project - the family who passed on this dress to me graciously gave permission to give you a look at the original dress, in the original wedding. How stunning! And then second - the finished product. I hope that this dress will find another bride soon! Once I solved the back closure, the rest of the design came together pretty easily. It turned out that the simplest solution I found was the best, as I often find to be true: I added a narrow placket holding the new loop closures, keeping the line of buttons at the center back of the dress. I love the way a tiny row of buttons looks down the back of a wedding dress. Many today are made with very thin elastic for the loops, but I wanted to use something that would be both a little more sturdy and a little easier to use, so I used a narrow ivory cording. Speaking of keeping things simple, I realized as I built this design that simplicity was one of my main focuses. I tried to let the unique details of the original design speak, while still making it something a modern bride would shine in. The tiny shoulder line pleats, the V neckline, the slightly fuller sleeves, the narrow dropped waist, all appeal to a vintage look, with a modern elegance. Hopefully, the perfect up-cycle for an elegant family wedding on a budget! And don't forget, this piece is now for sale! Contact me with questions or for sizing and price information! With such a simple design, I wanted to add a little extra something fun. I used the ruffle I removed from the waistline of the dress to create five satin roses - perhaps to be used for a headpiece and veil, or even on a purse or clutch.
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