Here is a
darling gown of satin taffeta and chiffon for
the bodice and skirt, and cotton for the
sleeves. Originally I purchases the dress
from Ebay, and the sleeves were of chiffon,
but the fabric was tearing away from the
sleeves. I took the sleeves off, and made
new long bell sleeves. The sleeves almost
reach the floor if they aren't tied in a knot
as shown. I also made the simple bodice to
wear over the dress and to give it more of a
medieval look. This is a great example of
how a dress can be remodeled to suit your
needs. Not only is it cost effective, but if
you have clothes you never wear, it is a
great way to put them to use again.
This is a close up view of the vest and the laces on the front of the vest.
Fabric used for the sleeves.
This is a close up view of the decorative trim and bow which runs down the front of the gown. The ribbon used for the bow is a velvety texture, and this ribbon was also used to trim the bodice.
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