And now for something completely different!
This is my dress for Margaret's Dress Up 2010 It's a bit of a stray from the dresses I've made so far and certainly did not start out the way it ended up. First, I made a sleeveless sheath of some turquoise paper with glittered copper dots. Then I thought a crinoline should go over top. So I did that with some blue sheer fabric from my stash and over top of that I added some shredded copper ribbon. Then it needed a belt of ribbed velvet ribbon with a jewel for a buckle. (I have LOTS of ribbon) Then it was looking a little bit circus-y, and so I cut the bottom of the sheath into leggings. And OMG, TOO circus-y!, so I chopped the leggings off and sort of had a ballerina outfit. I kind of thought at this point maybe a teenage girl would wear it to a rock concert, but it needed something else. So I gave it a ribbon (did I mention I have a LOT of ribbon?)cowl collar. Then it needed a button to hold the collar closed. And then I stopped. It was done. Not exactly what I had in mind, and not what I will be wearing to the concert hall if Rod Stewart ever comes back to town, but I'm sure there is a teenage girl somewhere out there who would wear this in a New York Minute.
Don't I write a great tutorial? LOL
Yea, you DO write a good tutorial, I liked it... Love the dress, I really wanted to see the circus-y look though, before it was altered to it's current state, lol. Cause it probably would have been something I would have worn in the 80's to high school...
ReplyDeleteYou and I would have hung out together. I'm sure of it.
ReplyDeleteTotally fab!! I love the ones that take on a life of their own, kind of guide the way when you really have no idea yourself!!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant tutorial too and i second lori, we want pics as well
Mx
I was just thinking as I came over here - I wonder if she's made her June dress and eureka! (Now I need to concentrate on a huge lottery win, suppose I have to buy a ticket for that to happen but hmmmm...details details).
ReplyDeleteI don't think this looks teenagery or circusey - it made me think retro immediately. I was thinking one of those dresses you'd have seen Ava Gardner in having a public fight with Frank Sinatra at Trader Vic's or the Mocambo Club! I think it's grand.
I absolutely LOVE your dresses! This is gorgeous! Beautiful colorway!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to wear it (in the privacy of my own home anyway - LOL) - teenager (at heart still!!) I think it's great - would have loved to see the circus-y version too. The cowl collar ribbon looks in the photo as if it's beaded (or should that be bearded continuing the circus theme - ooops, thinks I should leave now!)
ReplyDeleteOh this is great!!! Isn't it funny how we start with something in mind and end up with something totally different? :) Marva
ReplyDeleteYou wrote the most wonderful tutorial my friend.... the best ever... well it's real isn't it...lol
ReplyDeleteI wish I lived nearer so we could experiment together :D
Totally loves the dress missus but I want to see the circus look too....so I think you should make another.... ok ok ok... so you don't wanna..don't shoot me I only asked...rofl
hugs
Chris xx
I KNEW I gave too much detail in that tutorial!! I'll get right on that guys, making another outfit for you circus-obsessed types. LOL
ReplyDeleteI love the way you got to your finished design which is lovely & rich in colour & texture
ReplyDeleteOh, this is really so cutting edge! Height of fashion and the colors are wonderful. Very creative.
ReplyDeleteIt is so glamourous and beautiful!
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ReplyDeleteOh I love your gorgeous dress it is so creative done.
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Ok... I just love this dress and I think it's because of your journey you took to create it. Great job, I too can see myself wearing this to a concert ...lol...
ReplyDeleteI love your dress...I think brown and baby blue look beautiful together...
ReplyDeleteIt's always fun to see how a project develops, and this one seems to have taken on a mind of its own. I was thinking it was a late afternoon, early evening in the city dress. Of course, we each interpret our results differently, and I could see a teen wearing it, too. Regardless who wears it, the copper ribbon (yep, you mentioned you had lots of ribbon) adds the perfect sparkle to the skirt.
ReplyDeletei love it when things take on a life of their own and they always end up way better :)
ReplyDeleteits a beautiful dress,
fun tute too...
It is so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOH your dress is so inspired and gorgeous....the colors are exactly what I was dreaming of for July and wanted to play with copper mesh!
ReplyDeleteI would Love to wear your dress ... it is fabulous!
oxo
My word verification is undiness - I think Rod Stewart made up this word.
ReplyDeleteI love your dress and you have wonderful ribbon stash.
It looks like a dress whats her face would wear....hang on her name will come to me in a minute, the Breakfast at Tiffany's film star... what's her name aah, wait I'll google her.... Audrey somebody.
Back again with Audrey Hepburn.
I heart google, but my brain is so huge compared to a sliver of cheese ;-)
A dress perfect for undiness!
Gini
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stunning dress!!...i love combination of colors, belt and copper ribbon:))
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