Monday, March 19, 2012

Red Tree Frog

Hello everyone! I hope you’re all having a lovely Monday! Here are some better photos of the dress that I wore to the Funky Formal for the Scholastics announcements. The dress is based off of a Dior design that I saw a while back, but with a couple design adjustments. The pattern is my own. Let me tell you, this dress has so many hours of hand sewing! All of the piping that you see on the bodice was hand sewn. All of the feathers that you see on the skirt were sewn to tulle panels using a baste stich and then they are hand sewn onto the tulle skirt. The zipper in the back is just attached to the bodice, then there’s a placket with snaps sewn on that connects the rest of the skirt. That way the zipper doesn’t get in the way of the feathers. The dress is fully lined, but I’m thinking of going back and adding some pockets to the dress…I’m a huge fan of pockets! :) What are some functional elements that you like to have on dresses?















P.S. How cute is my dog!!

20 comments:

  1. This dress is amazing! I am in awe of how good you are at sewing.

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  2. This is sooooo pretty! Yes, definitely add pockets! And I would personally add some more leaves... Just a few :)

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  3. Omg! It's completely gorgeous! Can't wait to watch you bloom into a fab, worldwide designer!

    I also love pockets :). I've always wondered about a dress with light weights in the hem, so no flipping up can happen ;). Pesky wind!

    Your dog is the CUTEST! So sweet.

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  4. Well worth the effort I say, it's absolutely STUNNING!

    I love pockets on dresses and skirts, and pants and everything too, everything seems infinitely cooler when you can shove your hands in your pockets! haha

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  5. Perfect. Absolutely perfect! I love this colour.

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  6. that's amazing! i can't understand how you have the patience to hand sew so much, haha! and your dog really is cute:-) x

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  7. First of all, Congratulations! I was looking forward to see this dress in detail since I saw it before! It's amazing. Everything you do has this artistic and special feel. I love your blog! I love the dress! Very well done!

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  8. It's a very original work! My compliments :)

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  9. GOSH, that dress is awesome, just awesome! <333

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  10. That is an amazing dress! You look wonderful in it too. Thank you for sharing. :)

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  11. Thanks everyone for the kind words!! It was a lot of hand sewing, but I think that it was worth it in the end :)

    Sarah - Thank you! Yes I actually have about three more feather pannels to add, but I've been a bit lazy ;) haha.

    Angie D - I've never thought about adding weights before!! That's a pretty good idea! I always hate wearing dresses on windy days too!

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  12. New to the blog and really really like what I see!

    This is an absolutely amazing construction. I am blown away by your talent and all the hours you must have put in constructing such an amazing garment. Bravo.

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  13. Hi!! I just found your blog and I wanted to tell you that I'm amazed by how talented you are! Your sewing is gorgeous, and so are your photographs :) Looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful work.

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  14. 1. this dress is amazing.
    2. congrats on going to new york!

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    you made this?!!?! oh my goodness! wow wow wow you are so talented! do you sell online or anywhere else?

    talk soon wild child
    -Hattie
    Hattitude Style Blog

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  16. I saw your beautiful dress on pinterest....I am AMAZED! You are so incredibly talented.

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  17. Love this dress you look incredible!!

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  18. oh jesus ur dog is handsome/beautiful!!

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