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Sewing: Tropical Bombshell
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Tropical Bombshell

Learn It

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

Instructions

Definitely take your time with this one - it's not a project to rush through!

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Retro / Vintage


Materials

Cotton sateen, cotton batiste (for the lining), spiral steel boning, petersham ribbon, cotton batting, rayon seam binding, nylon zipper, horsehair interfacing (for the halter strap).

What are you most proud of?

I'm proud of the fit! This was a real challenge to get the bodice sized correctly, but I think it was absolutely worth the end result!
More pictures/info at my blog - http://lladybird.wordpress.com/2012/05/07/finally-complete-the-bombshell-dress/

 

10 comments

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Timmithea on craftsy.com
Jul 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Yes, great fabric choice! U look fabulous!
Lauras Threads on craftsy.com
Jun 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
LOVE this dress! GREAT fabric choice!!
Korissa2 on craftsy.com
Jun 05, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Awesome! What a great fit and you look super cute in it!
hungryhippie on craftsy.com
Jun 03, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
This is AMAZING!!! WOW
TheCosyCreative on craftsy.com
Jun 03, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Looks fab, I love these types of dresses. Added to my future projects list :)
MissMarnie on craftsy.com
May 10, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
It looks amazing on you.
NeonDuchess on craftsy.com
May 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Gorgeous! Love, love, love your fabric choice!
Kir on craftsy.com
Kir
May 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Oooh! That's tiki-tastic! I love your fabric choice.
KathrynBrooks1 on craftsy.com
May 07, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful job! The fit looks perfect.
Rosefolly on craftsy.com
Sep 11, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Another great fabric. Is it cotton sateen?