In my other, other life, I do a few events around Edmonton, and sometimes they are even themed. Hello? Right up my alley!
Behold my new 1920s gown:
The outer fabric is a sheer black with flocked zig-zags. How fun! I got it at the FIDM scholarship store for a steal of a deal. The best part? I cut out the whole dress while matching patterns, which takes so much fabric, and I still have a ton left over. Huzzah for 60" wide!
The green silk charmeuse is part of the great silk heist of 2015 from my lovely friends at Fashion Under Siege. And I have enough *I think* to make a blouse, too.
It fits perfectly in the Pattern challenge as well, even if a bit late. It's my second entry so I think it'll pass.
What the item is: Evening Dress & Blouse
Fabric/Materials: Silk charmeuse, flocked sheer fabric
Pattern: Decades of Style Tier-rific Ensemble
Year: 1924-ish
Notions: Bias, thread
How historically accurate is it? Maybe 75%-ish?
Hours to complete: About 8
First worn: Sept 8th, 2016
Total cost: Maybe $15
Behold my new 1920s gown:
The outer fabric is a sheer black with flocked zig-zags. How fun! I got it at the FIDM scholarship store for a steal of a deal. The best part? I cut out the whole dress while matching patterns, which takes so much fabric, and I still have a ton left over. Huzzah for 60" wide!
The green silk charmeuse is part of the great silk heist of 2015 from my lovely friends at Fashion Under Siege. And I have enough *I think* to make a blouse, too.
It fits perfectly in the Pattern challenge as well, even if a bit late. It's my second entry so I think it'll pass.
Challenge #8: Pattern
What the item is: Evening Dress & Blouse
Fabric/Materials: Silk charmeuse, flocked sheer fabric
Pattern: Decades of Style Tier-rific Ensemble
Year: 1924-ish
Notions: Bias, thread
How historically accurate is it? Maybe 75%-ish?
Hours to complete: About 8
First worn: Sept 8th, 2016
Total cost: Maybe $15
I'm also quite impressed with myself for doing finger waves in my hair. I set the front myself and then had the hair and make up peeps finish the back. Fab, right? And check out my new Besame lipstick! I truly hate lipstick, but I actually like wearing this one. It's not drying and stays put!
I'm going to call this a win!