It's a combination of these two:
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Janet Arnold's drawing of the Laurel dress, on the left, and an illustration from a 1912 Vogue, on the right. |
Here is my design sketch:
Here is a terrible photo of my fabric. This is a lovely, drapey, plum-colored net with silver beading. It was love at first sight, and I especially adore the scalloped edges. My plan is to use the scalloped edge on both the hem of the over dress and the top of the bodice.
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just pinned on over an almost-finished 50s dress |
And, of course, tassels.
There must be tassels.
You probably all know what shoes I'm planning to wear, but I want to make my Astorias metallic silver (yee!) using the awesome silver Meltonian spray, or the metallic Angelus paints.
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Astorias in silver, please! |
This design looks really beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI actually had a little question. Maybe this has been asked before but I didn't see the answer right away. Do you make your design sketches on your computer and if so, what program do you use?
Thank you.
I'm really looking forward to seeing the finished result of this dress.
DROOL!!!!This is going to be gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteThat is the most beautiful fabric I've ever seen! I can't wait for the dress!
ReplyDeleteDid you find the drape on e-bay?
ReplyDeleteThis dress will be fabulous! I looked at some fabric at JA's today at lunch, but nothing like this!
Thanks,
Laurie
That will be breath taking! I can't wait to see it! I've been fiddling with ideas for an evening gown of this era recently, but now beading seems like the only way to go! (-;
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the finished product!
ReplyDeletethat is going to be really pretty, purple is my favorite color.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I would be in heaven if I could find some pre-beaded fabric similar to this! We are having a Titanic Ball in April and I still have to decide on a dress design. Can't wait to follow the progress of your gown!
ReplyDeleteThank you all.
ReplyDeleteSerafine - I use Photoshop and a pen tablet (wacom) to do my design sketches. Sometimes I draw them from scratch, like this one, and sometimes I use a photo of an existing dress and paint over it. I got this question on Facebook too, so I think I will do a blog post about it.
The net fabric came from a local shop called "Mill End Fabrics," that's been around foreeeever. This was hiding in the "special occasion" section, where they keep the prom and glittery-dress fabrics, lots of sequins and embroidery, that kind of thing. I bought all of it, couldn't resist!
I need to get back to the store to buy the fabric for the under dress, so until then I'll be posting about the other bits - corsets, hair, and of course shoes :-)
Ohh, I looking forward to seeing this complete. The ideas look stunning. Those shoes as well.
ReplyDeleteYou are going to look like you just stepped right out of DA, Missy. I cannot wait to see this, the fabric is very beautiful, and I wager will make those lovely eyes pop.
ReplyDeleteThat is one fabulous fabric. It will be one fabulous dress!
ReplyDeleteLauren this is cool. Hey I will finally get to meet you as I will be at this event, too! Cheers.
ReplyDeleteLauren ~ You always get the creative juices flowing...
ReplyDeleteThat dress is stunning and will be a smash....
Gorgeous! Was that Mill Ends store in Oregon? I miss that store so much. Moved too far away.
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