I wanted something formal, but comfortable, appropriate, but a bit daring. I searched through oodles of vintage dress images I have saved from the internet and found inspiration in this dress from Vintageous:



In the past, I have made both view C and view D, in stretch cottons. These two dresses are so comfortable and flattering:


Looking critically at the pattern, I noticed it was almost perfect for my inspiration dress. The only alteration needed was to draft a new back bodice to create the low scoop. I traced out the central back bodice and fudged in what looked like a good scoop.
I looked through my extensive fabric stash to find some appropriate wearable muslin fabric. I found a 2 m length of black silk/rayon brocade that I bought on a whim, but never quite knew what to do with it - now, I knew what to do with it. I lined the bodice with black Bemberg rayon.
Tomorrow: the dress and party reminiscences...
2 comments:
Isn't it fantastic when students remember you and want to include you in momentous events? Great inspiration dress, and I know yours will be just as lovely.
That dress is going to be beautiful, Shannon. Looking forward to it!
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