I used Simplicity 4270, and my fabric was silk shantung with a flocked/beaded applique border. Below is the muslin. I used linen. The weight of this fabric was similar to the fabric I was planning to use. With this fabric, there was no room for error - too precious! Therefore, it was imperative I refine the fit on test fabric.
Above -- Bodice interior. Bodice was lined with fashion fabric. Here, I'm pointing out the bra strap stay in the shoulder.Below -- Here's how joined the appliques at the seams. There were four seams on the skirt. I used a simple machine stitched hem. Skirt was lined with cotton batiste.
Wow, Barbara, that is stunning! You really made the most of your beautiful fabric.
ReplyDeleteVery gorgeous, Barbara. Can you tell us a bit about the appliques?
ReplyDeleteVicky F
Lovely dress - well done!
ReplyDeleteYou look stunning Barbara! I love the design (the 30's are one of my favorite eras) and the fabric is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThe dress is simply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI'm so thrilled to get your comments. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteVicky F - you asked about the appliques...the fabric came with the flowers and beads already affixed, to one edge of the fabric, near the selvedge. I cut the skirt carefully, sewed the seams up to the areas of the applique, then and hand-overlapped the motifs so that they would not be cut in half by a seamline. Each was a bit different, in the way it 'hit' the seamline. In essence, though, what I did was 'flap' a piece with applique, and handstitch it down over the seamline onto the other piece.
Absolutely stunning! Excellent work - perhaps a few more pictures of the inside? Pretty please?
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful dress! And you look great in it. The fabric and pattern go so well together. And I love what you did with the appliques.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work - the color of the dress is perfect for you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Barbara, simply gorgeous!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress, Barbara. I really like the use of the appliques.
ReplyDeleteIncredible dress. Funny though, my first thought when I saw your green "muslin" was that you took a very sharp turn from your normal color choices.:) Obviously, I read the explanation after! Love, love, love the fabric, the color, and it looks great on you. Congrats on a big success.
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