Costume update!
I got that dress draped and cut out yesterday evening, and tonight the dress is finished! I worked most of the day on it, but it's done, fits wonderfully, looks gorgeous, and I can't wait to work on the next part of the outfit. :) I'm also going to have to make a full-length slip for it if I want to wear it by its self (which I do), but I expected this, seeing as how it's a delicate white crape material.
The lace I'm using is this lovely, ridiculously soft cream lace with an all-over flower pattern that I picked up a few years ago in Mexico. I think it was a meter cut, and about 54" wide, so it worked perfect for the pseudo-kimono sleeves I did. Before I cut the fabric though, I was holding it up to the dress, and, my god. It looked fantastic. I hadn't truly understood the appeal of a full-length dress with a cream lace overlay until I saw it in person, and, damn it, I want one now. I really love how the various lighting makes it look so different.
I wish I could find some more like it that won't cost me more than I have to my name right now. Per yard. Oh, well.
This outfit is gonna look super spiffy when it's done. XD
The lace I'm using is this lovely, ridiculously soft cream lace with an all-over flower pattern that I picked up a few years ago in Mexico. I think it was a meter cut, and about 54" wide, so it worked perfect for the pseudo-kimono sleeves I did. Before I cut the fabric though, I was holding it up to the dress, and, my god. It looked fantastic. I hadn't truly understood the appeal of a full-length dress with a cream lace overlay until I saw it in person, and, damn it, I want one now. I really love how the various lighting makes it look so different.
I wish I could find some more like it that won't cost me more than I have to my name right now. Per yard. Oh, well.
This outfit is gonna look super spiffy when it's done. XD