The Marin Symphony is having their annual Wine Auction & Dinner next week, so it is time to finish a new dress! (There is really nothing like a deadline to motivate the creative process.)
I added a cotton lining to the skirt which helps with the
vintage silhouette. A
petticoat will be worn with the finished dress, but I decided to add some extra swing to the
hemline.
Horsehair braid was stitched to the cotton lining since the rayon fabric is far too lightweight to handle the braid.
Since I have polka dots on the brain, this fabulous vintage
advertisement jumped out at me while I was perusing Pinterest. The two frocks have a similar flavor, right?!
My dress is almost finished - I just need to make a matching belt . . . and decide on accessories!
Oh it looks wonderful! I really like the centre front neckline detail. It's unusual but striking and I'm guessing it looks amazing with that triangle sitting over the skin.
ReplyDeleteHave fun wearing it to the Symphony.
This is coming together so nicely. Just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful! I just love the neckline. The magical appearance of this dress makes me wonder ever more how you have the energy to make (and photograph) all that you have been lately!
ReplyDeleteYou have done the polka dot fabric proud! So lovely! And after all the struggles with this pattern!
ReplyDeleteYour attention to detail is so amazing! I'm thinking of all the beading that you posted on Instagram ;)
ReplyDeleteThat's going to be adorable. Polka dots always seem so spring-y. It will be perfect for the event.
ReplyDeleteMarvelously beautiful dress! Polka dots have never looked more elegant.
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
Looks great! I just used horsehair braid for the first time on a dress and I love it too - it adds such an nice swing to the skirt!
ReplyDeleteTotally gorgeous! I've never used horsehair, but I may have to try it!
ReplyDeleteReally in awe of your sewing prowess!
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