zoom rollover image to zoom
Sewing: sew retro bombshell dress
3 kudoz

sew retro bombshell dress

Kat's Prom dress

Kat's Prom dress
cute couple!
criss cross straps
side view
original muslin

Learn It

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

Instructions

I followed the top pattern for the bombshell dress and made my own skirt.

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Girls

Style: Romantic


Materials

Muslin, Satin, lining material, organza, tulle

What was your inspiration?

I wanted to make Kat a completely original prom dress that was a custom fit.

What are you most proud of?

Five days before prom I was worried I had bitten off more than I could chew, but I took a breath and just cowgirled up! I so proud of this whole dress, Ive carried it around in my car to show friends and family. I'm most proud of the impeccable fit of this dress.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Practice with a muslin first! Take your time and I would advise watching the entire lesson before jumping in to your fashion fabric. I also used a dress liner that was too flimsy so I made it sturdier by ironing a light to medium weight fusible interfacing.

 

10 comments

Add your comment:

HellyH on craftsy.com
Jun 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Lovely job. Your daughter looks lovely in her dress. You should be very proud of yourself.
rustysgirl on craftsy.com
Jun 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful dress! Perfect on your daughter! You really did an outstanding job on the bodice!!! So glad you "cowgirled up"!!! Congratulations!!
Lyrics on craftsy.com
Jun 05, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Gorgeous! Brings back the days I made my daughter's dress! U did a great job!
Scheri Manson on craftsy.com
Jun 04, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful. Your fit and fabric are fabulous.
Shondell on craftsy.com
Jun 02, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is great! I am so impressed!
bundana on craftsy.com
Jun 02, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow!!! You clever gal!!
Deannie Oakly on craftsy.com
Jun 01, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Sew adorable
2strings on craftsy.com
May 31, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Absolutely adorable - dress and daughter!
linpiration on craftsy.com
May 31, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is impressive! The dress AND the girl! Your daughter is lovely, lovely! It looks like her beau got the same fabric for his vest....nice touch! Keep going....this is superb!
mimioh on craftsy.com
May 31, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Your bombshell dress turned out lovely!!!