Thursday 4 April 2013

From 1980's to 2013 LBD Transformation

Evening all, I hope that this week is being good to you.
 
Just a quick mid-week catch-up.  Its been a busy week, Easter holidays and a day trip to Manchester.  But there is always room for a quick customisation.  This one took 2 hours and gets the rating of EASY. 


 
Another Oxfam find.  £5.99 for a Japanese silk dress.  With potential.

 
 Beautiful shoulder drape detail with black glass buttons.
 
 
Getting to work with the stitch ripper and off come the arms!  I will save these for another project.
 
 
Different camera filter.  Arms completed, handstitched. 
 
 
Waisted and Belted
 
 
I think I'm turning Japanese :)
 
 
Close up of the front
 
 
Closeup of the back
 
 
Its my birthday next week so I think that this dress deserves a special night out!
 
I am off to catch-up on The Great British Sewing Bee!  Have you been watching it?
 
 
Till next time,
Christine x
 
G