Annabelle
In previous blog I covered the making of the skirt. The jacket seemed at first to be a lot easier. Well it wasn't. I put the jacket...
Skirt is all done.
It looks just like I wanted so I am pleased and ready to make the rest of the outfit. I am also very excited to gain the new knowledge on...
Success
It's always great when something works out. It did take few trials but at the end I achieved the results I was after. So this is how it...
First pleating test
Well, it did not go as well as I planned, but it was not bad. I opened the paper mold and it looks great. Next I lay the red fabric I...
Making the pleater
So as I told you I set up to make my own fan pleater. I used a heavy paper that I use for patterns, semicircle the paper, marked the...
Pleats pleats pleats.
It's a great look but a pain to make. Well, for the most part. Working on the Dior group, pleating is essential. There are pleated skirts...
Finishing touches
I started adding the black tulle to the collar and sleeve. Next attaching it with tiny stitches that will not be visible. Once the bodice...
Making progress
I made the top of the jacket. It's made of red silk dupioni and lined with the same silk. Next I draped fabric along the waist in a...
From inspiration to final outfit.
Working on the After Dior group created a challenge for me. First I don't have a crew that can transform my ideas to a finished product....
When more is just right.
So I set out to work on the skirt for the Dierdre outfit, and it was not working as well as I planned. I used black chiffon for the...
