This is a dress for my auditions for Project runway. I wanted to show one of my costumes, a RTW, and an evening. I've always loved the drape and feel of silk chiffon over a layer of charmeuese, so that's what this dress is made of. A beautiful plum charmeuese under layer with a black silk chiffon overlay, and a silk flower at the shoulder, it will be 'tied' with a satin ribbon or a ruched chiffon belt, I haven't quite decided yet.
1 The fabric, simple draped on the form to show the idea.
2 The under layer fabric.
3 The underdress.
4 The back, just an idea pinned in place for now.
5 Simple necklace to wear with it. *This was nixed later due to the flower pin on the shoulder competing with the necklace.
6 The finished necklace.
7 The pinned top.
8 Showing what the finished look should be.
9 Top
10 The flower AND the necklace were jsut too much together.
11 The pinned back.
12 Ribbon tape to hide the raw edges and give it a more finished look. French seamed the inside seams too.
13 Double rolled hem and french seaming!
14 I added some 'bling' to the flowert to give it a little more drama.
15 The Back on the dress form.
16 Victorian filigree inspired bracelet I made to go with the gown. I wanted something 'Old Hollywood' looking :-)
17 Close up. It was very simple to make and looked so elegant.
18 Finished! *Ignore the very tired look on my face lol.
19 The back! I had to "Make it work!" with the back because I got a little over zealous with the french seaming. It was suppossed to zip up the back, but the FS ate up fabric and I had to lace it instead.
20 The drape simple hangs off the shoulder, the dress is held up with an elastic hidden under the drape connecting to the shoulder. I totally love the back of this dress :-D
21 I'm ready for my close up Mr. Deville!
22 Waiting for the train to take me to the Runway!
