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Saturday, May 5, 2018

I Love Calla Lillies Dress

for MeMadeMay'18, Day #5.


~ rhally I do ~


I made up this dress from scraps of dark navy chiffon, maybe 8 years ago.  There was just enough to do it, without sleeves.


~ here it is without me ~


~ close up of bodice front diagonal pieces ~

You can see how one of the front diagonal pieces extends down the entire front of the dress to the hemline. 

~ and close-up of bodice back ~

But the bodice back only went to the empire waist-line so more piecing was involved.  Putting it together was kind of like a jigsaw puzzle.






Then I found this deep green bit of chiffon scarf and had enough to split it in two to make sleeves.  Plus I was able to use its lovely hand-rolled hem for the edges.




~ my Grecian goddess slip ~

This is the black chiffon slip I'm wearing underneath made from a scrap of fabric I had on hand.


 And as always, my parting shot of shoes and sox...
~ ebay Doc Martens Oxfords ~

 'til later

 

5 comments:

  1. I love finding the bits for things. I also really really love finding things that already have hems. And calla lilies make me think of Katherine Hepburn.Now I will think of you.

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    1. Yes, when it all comes together. Going into the vault for MMM already!

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  2. This is sooo legant! Xo Jazzy Jack

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    1. ...or elegant, whichever you prefer.

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    2. Oh yes, LeGant is my favorite. But I know most people prefer the ele - version. Thanks Jazzy Jack.

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