As I have mentioned before, my ability to get an order for anything correct is very limited. Something always gets screwed up no matter how clear I am about what I need. I momentarily forgot this and ordered a custom repro vintage Alfred Shaheen dress from a woman in Bali. I sent her my measurements & told her which fabric I wanted. She had a vintage “pearl white” fabric that was “perfect for a wedding dress” on her website. Well as it turns out, her idea of pearl white is actually silver. And I don’t mean white with silver highlights, I mean metallic gray... The dress fits great and would be lovely as a New Years dress but not a wedding dress, not at all. So with time ticking away & nothing interesting at the stores I am making my own dress. Here is my muslin mock up. It’s pretty simple on the front, I’m working out the kinks for some decorative work on the back. I think it should turn out well. I’m thinking either ivory silk satin or some sort of non-hippy eyelet.
It feels really good to make clothing again. I went to college for it but just sort of stopped for no real reason. If I have time after I finish this one I’m going to make some simple summer dresses to wear on the islands. So far so good. Wish me luck!
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