Shabby style, upcycled from elements gleaned from antique stores, thrift shops, second-hand stores, etc. The sleeve were taken from curtains, the body is a tablecloth, and various embellishments from doilies and runners. Also, the various elements were dyed in tea, coffee, and get this: black beans. I have plans to guild the lily even more-so, if you can imagine. So this is just a tease. I’ll post a full length, back and front, once I’m done.
So far, so fabulous! I look forward to updates.
That’s very tasteful and well-thought-out upcycling there with some gorgeous results.
Just be sure it doesn’t outshine the bride! 
This is a teaser for sure. I love the various laces you’ve used and the colors look lovely together. Can’t wait to see the full length view!
not so sure about the “thought out” part… :teehee: I just sort of went for it, dove in. I had no idea what the result would be. It was an experiment, the whole way through. I am pleased with the results, however. Truth be told, I haven’t even tried it on yet to see if it fits. That’s how well I think things through… :roflhard:
And, aw! Thank you! I rather doubt I can outshine the bride. I know she will be beautiful… but I’ll try to tone it down, just in case… LOL! :woot:
Well, if you can “throw together” a dress from odds and ends and have it turn out looking this spectacular, then I’d say you’ve definitely got [U]lotza[/U] talent, Girl!!! Very VERY impressive.
I, too, can’t wait to see the finished dress!
the front
close up on the collar embellishments - doily rosettes and ribbons
the back
It’s done… I think…
Wowzer! That is indeed a masterpiece! Love the pastel colors mixed with the lacy, frilly . . . stuff (I usually call it “crud,” for lack of a better word, but that sounds mean when I’m not intending it to be at all).
So here’s [U]the[/U] million dollar question: Does it fit?
Wow. I simply don’t know what to say. So…WOW!
Ha! No!! No, it was about a million miles too big. I took it in about 5", and it’s still too big, but at least now it’s wearable. I may still try to take it in a bit more… we’ll see. Lesson here is never, ever trust the pattern measurements! Measure the pieces for yourself. Or pin them on yourself. I wish I had a dressform. This never would have happened if I had. But… I still love the dress.
It’s fabulous. Enjoy every minute of wearing it!
Well, dang! I was hoping it would fit perfectly! But you sound like you’re an expert seamstress, so perhaps you can get a good fit on it.
Have you seen the tutorial about how to make your own dressmaker’s dummy out of an old T-shirt and duct tape? It’s really a cool idea, and something I’ve wanted to try ever since I read about it. Of course, the main reason I want to try it is that the idea of wrapping up . . . . uhmmm . . . . certain people in duct tape sounds like an entertaining and satisfying pastime! :poke:
I guess the only drawback to this type of dressform is it’s not adjustable, but hey, perhaps that could be inspiration to maintain the same dimensions at all times, yes?
oh. how. I. wish. :teehee:
There’s something S&M about that duck tape dress form. :noway:
My son’s wedding was last night, and I finally had the chance to wear the dress! These were taken by family members (snapshots). We’ll have to wait a while longer for the professional photographer’s photographs. But I thought you all might be interesting in seeing how it looks when worn.
here, with my oldest son, who was an usher at his brother’s (my middle son’s) wedding.
Dancing with the groom, my middle son… (such a bad picture, I’m so sorry about that!)
and here, with my youngest grandson. (dim room, sorry about the lighting.)
It’s so elegant, thanks for sharing with us:)