This year's Smithson Gala will be on April 9, so I'm already a month behind on getting my gown started. It didn't help that I was sorely lacking in motivation. That is, until I went to my local ASG meeting and asked for input.
Wow! Did I get input! As a result of that meeting, I have at least a starting point. Inspiration came from a Vogue pattern that I just happened to have in my stash:
My aim is to have a two-piece outfit, with a jacket and skirt, and possibly a shell underneath (in case the jacket gets too hot). I love the dramatic collar on this particular pattern (Vogue 2607). And, after asking for some help on the PMB forum, it seems that all this collar is, is a simple rectangle. Think of it as a Nehru collar on steroids.
I'm going to draft a jacket with princess seams (haven't decided on armscye or shoulder), and a peplum. This will be worn over a fuller skirt than is shown in the pattern illustration. I'm also going to make the jacket single-breasted as opposed to zippered. The sleeves will be 3/4 length, too. As for fabric, I'm leaning towards a royal blue tone-on-tone jacquard, but I haven't found one yet. The muslin comes first!
I hope to have a muslin completed by the end of this month, so stay tuned!
Wow! Did I get input! As a result of that meeting, I have at least a starting point. Inspiration came from a Vogue pattern that I just happened to have in my stash:
I'm going to draft a jacket with princess seams (haven't decided on armscye or shoulder), and a peplum. This will be worn over a fuller skirt than is shown in the pattern illustration. I'm also going to make the jacket single-breasted as opposed to zippered. The sleeves will be 3/4 length, too. As for fabric, I'm leaning towards a royal blue tone-on-tone jacquard, but I haven't found one yet. The muslin comes first!
I hope to have a muslin completed by the end of this month, so stay tuned!
Welmoed, I love your ideas, especially the tone on tone royal blue jacquard fabric choice. Depending on the weight of the fabric, I am assuming that you will be adding the fullness at the hemline of the skirt. A gathered skirt in anything but a very lightweight fabric would add inches to my hipline anyway. I do love your ideas and look forward to seeing your completed dress.
ReplyDeleteooohhh! This pattern is fantastic! I love the collar! It will look fantastic as a princess seamed jacket and blue-on-blue will be stunning! Can't wait to see it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful choice. Very elegant. I would recommend the Princess Panel in PMB as a very flattering line. The combination of shoulder and armscye Princess are great (and not difficult to sew at all). I love that style line.
ReplyDeleteI agree on the tone on tone royal blue jacquard with your coloring will be fantastic! Looking forward to following the progress!
ReplyDeleteI think you will look stunning in this pattern. Which museum is hosting this year?
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