for the fabric. They tend to have everything and are really fast. Plus you get free shipping over $35 and you don’t have to wait in line. I’ve said this before. I love fabric.com!
The main feature of this dress is an intricately built chyrsanthmum in blush pink. Each petal was constructed, faced and placed individually for a boutique feel. The dress sat on the floor for days while I figured out how to attach the petals so that they would stay but also keep their bloomy dimension. In the end I stitched down the short side of the petal and handstitched the tops of each petal back.
I changed a lot from the original June bug pattern, combining the bodice and skirt for the most part with an assemetric placket from the original design. I redesigned the sleeves, turned them upside down and and self-faced them for a modern clean cut design and added a matching stand-up ruffle collar. This dress is fully lined with muslin. I added one gore on the left side to continue the assymetric line and add a structured and modern feel. I kept one side of the original junebug placket and added more workable buttons. I wanted to keep the main feature of the junebug dress (the cute buttons) but change it up a little bit!
See you tomorrow for my boy outfit reveal! I can’t wait!
That is seriously the cutest thing ever!!!
Love seeing the creative process. I always compare my sketches to the finished product too. And I always mean to share them on my blog…but rarely remember :)
Loved this dress, by the way!
WOW!!! Lovely dress, nicely done! Incredible…
What a fetching cupcake of a dress! I need to start a sketchbook. How long did this take you from sketches to completion?
It was so cool to see your sketches, Kate! The dress is beautiful. Congrats on making it to the next round!