Friends, it is a bit like Frankenstein, but it is done.
I had a complete and total epiphany about the crinoline. Why not make use of one sitting in my closet?? I grabbed this dress that I never wear (it's cute, but the fabric is quite possibly the cheapest cotton out there...)
I had a complete and total epiphany about the crinoline. Why not make use of one sitting in my closet?? I grabbed this dress that I never wear (it's cute, but the fabric is quite possibly the cheapest cotton out there...)
Hello, Crinoline!
Snip snip snip...add some bias tape to act as a ribbon...and voila! a removable crinoline!
And all together, now...the dress and apron monstrosity...
I cannot even begin to tell you how glad I am that this is done. Done done done. I do not know if I will ever work with satin again, or if I will ever use this BurdaStyle pattern again. I feel like it shows a bit too much on top for my liking.
Trying to be glamorous, but also revealing A LOT of skin!
The back of the dress. I'm actually very pleased with the length - this was all the satin I had in my stash and I was worried it was going to be too short.
Argh! Stay in there!
Close up of my apron, which I whipped together at the last minute. The blue flowery/butterfly fabric is also used as the lining of the dress. I wanted to use this fabric up as it is just random pieces floating around, so the flounce of the apron is pieced together rather creatively.
I used this lovely Butterick apron pattern in my stash. I made ten of these aprons two Christmases ago for all the women in my family and now I finally got to have one, too!
The dress by itself. I ended up taking in the back a little to give a little more definition to the waist, and I think it helped a bit. Adding the crinoline definitely gave some more poof to the skirt which I like...who knows? I may actually wear this dress out in public....with a sweater of course.
The gathers. It. Was. Intense. Learn from my mistakes, Friends!
And finally, a shot with the crinoline exposed. Tee hee!
Thanks for all of your kind support! This dress was quite a bit of headache, and it might take more work on the neckline before I feel comfortable wearing it, but I am so glad it is done!!!
If you made the dress or apron this week, post a link in the comments - I'd love to see your versions!