It's been almost 2 years since I've posted in this blog, I guess most things happen over at Instagram now. But I also find that when I'm talking about a dress I'm thinking of wearing, or of something that I've made, I pull up this blog for pictures. So I figured that I should keep going and update it with a few things. With the ongoing Great Quarantine of 2020, I have plenty of time to update and to also take pictures of things I skipped taking pictures of before. Trying to keep myself occupied to keep from totally losing it. I'm not going stir-crazy, but just the situation. Feels like the end times with the ENTIRE world shutting down. Scary out there.
Anyway, well, this one is super fun! I absolutely love it. I made it for a 20s murder mystery party, well, that was my excuse, I wanted one for a future 20s black tie event, but the party is what gave me a deadline. The party ended up being postponed because of the virus, so I just got dressed up anyway for some pictures and fun. Now I won't have to stress about an outfit when the time comes!
I used an original 1920s pattern I had in my stash, one of the prizes of my collection. The chiffon is something I've had for years and years, almost like it was waiting for this perfect thing! I love it when it works out that way. It has a lovely sheen to it.
I starched it to death before working with it and a light soak at the end to get the starch out. Worked marvelously because this would have been a nightmare otherwise, especially with those endless baby hems I had to do since the picot trimming the pattern called for isn't really a thing anymore. The accent gold pieces on the side poof thing were also from my stash, I think they were curtains at one time. I love how it looked together. Honestly, it's nice when things seem to fall into place.
The underneath is a full slip out of a super sparkly fabric. I just used the pattern for the neckline of the dress to make the slip and turned it into a dress. I just LOVE all the sparkles. With the open back, I couldn't actually find anything to wear (bra wise) underneath, so I thought I would just embrace the era and not wear anything. Honestly, it was kind of liberating. One of the perks of being small I guess! Kind of opened up a whole new world of possibilities with backless dresses for me. I just love everything about this dress.
Just trying to get through this crazy time in the world right now with some sewing and little projects I haven't had time for. I think there will be a lot of free time in my future. I can't believe I've been sheltering at home for almost 2 weeks. It doesn't sound long, but seems like ages, and it's only the beginning. The governor of my state just put a stay at home order out just a day ago, so it is just beginning here. I never thought I would live through something like this. Stay safe and stay sane everyone.
