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Sewing: My Liberty Bombshell dress
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My Liberty Bombshell dress

Learn It

This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Sew Retro: Perfect Fit Bombshell Dress »

Instructions

I had a little trouble fitting the cups for the bodice to begin with , but I found an easy way to do it. I've posted about it in my blog: www.sleeksilhouette.com

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Retro / Vintage


Materials

Liberty Lawn Cotton, underlined with muslin (bodice) and silk organza (skirt), spiral steel boning, seam binding, grosgrain ribbon for the waist stay and zipper guard.

What was your inspiration?

I loved the look of this dress, and when I saw the liberty print I thought it would look stunning!

What are you most proud of?

I learnt sooo many new techniques completing this dress, so I think I'm proud of everything! I think I'm particularly proud of fitting it to fit my bust, this took a few attempts but now I really understand it! I've put up how I did it on my blog www.sleeksilhouette.com.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Persevere if you are struggling with the fit of the cups, as it so worth it as the dress is stunning when it's finished!

 

19 comments

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Jeanette Brown on craftsy.com
May 11, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
This dress is stunning and you look amazing in it - well done.
BibleBarbie on craftsy.com
Mar 05, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Fantastic work! And the fabric suits you!
kkleeband1091189 on craftsy.com
Feb 15, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Really stunning!
Essoblu on craftsy.com
Feb 12, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
lovely.
JennyN on craftsy.com
Feb 10, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
great job!!
Bonheur on craftsy.com
Feb 06, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Absolument magnifique
lekeish on craftsy.com
Feb 05, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Lovely
Sue sew crafty on craftsy.com
Feb 04, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Nice job!
Jill-1234 on craftsy.com
Feb 03, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Nicely done!!!
Katylissa on craftsy.com
Feb 03, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! I really loved making it!
sweettems on craftsy.com
Feb 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Dresses like these are a ton of work. Great job!
ValUK on craftsy.com
Feb 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
This is a gorgeous dress and fabric and it suits you so well. Well done - it's beautiful.
Scheri Manson on craftsy.com
Feb 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
This is an absolutely beautiful dress. Your fabric selection and your attention to couture details allow this dress to look beautiful on you. Congratulations. You must have a plan.....what's next?
Katylissa on craftsy.com
Feb 03, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! That's so lovely to hear as I feel I'm just starting out. I'm actually trying to learn to draft my own patterns, but that might take a while to learn! In the meantime I've also signed up for Gretchen's Starlet Jacket course, I'm really looking forward to it!
Katylissa on craftsy.com
Feb 03, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! That's so lovely to hear as I feel I'm just starting out. I'm actually trying to learn to draft my own patterns, but that might take a while to learn! In the meantime I've also signed up for Gretchen's Starlet Jacket course, I'm really looking forward to it!
Katylissa on craftsy.com
Feb 03, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! That's so lovely to hear as I feel I'm just starting out. I'm actually trying to learn to draft my own patterns, but that might take a while to learn! In the meantime I've also signed up for Gretchen's Starlet Jacket course, I'm really looking forward to it!
Katylissa on craftsy.com
Feb 03, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you! That's so lovely to hear as I feel I'm just starting out. I'm actually trying to learn to draft my own patterns, but that might take a while to learn! In the meantime I've also signed up for Gretchen's Starlet Jacket course, I'm really looking forward to it!
SunGold on craftsy.com
Feb 02, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Smashing!!
bighairygsd on craftsy.com
May 10, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Awesome, you must be so proud. x