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Sewing: Belle Dress
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Belle Dress

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Category: Sewing

Type of item: Costume

For: Women

Style: Formal / Bridal, Victorian / Steampunk, Romantic


Materials

chiffon, tulle

What was your inspiration?

The girl I designed this for wanted to have a Beauty and the Beast-inspired gown for a play we were in together. I designed it based on photos from the Broadway musical. I used a Renaissance dress as the base, dropping the empire waist, repositioning the sleeves, and adding several layers of skirts, including one layer with ruching.

What are you most proud of?

The dress itself! I think it turned out beautifully :)

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Really know how to manipulate patterns.

 

7 comments

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RStaffieri on craftsy.com
Aug 13, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
You did a lovely Job! It looks Smashing!
lauriekay74947 on craftsy.com
Aug 05, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Very nice! :)
DorisD on craftsy.com
Jun 06, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
really pretty, I could have used the inspiration last summer, had to do Belle for community theater, did not come out as nice. great job!
M.Salie on craftsy.com
Jun 01, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
Very Pretty! I have seen many other's online that people have tried to match with Belle's gown ~ none of them have looked this beautiful though!
webloreArt on craftsy.com
Jun 02, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
thank you so much!
Kir on craftsy.com
Kir
May 19, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
What a great dress! Turned out beautifully.
webloreArt on craftsy.com
May 19, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you :) I'm very proud of it!