My PARTY Dress….

Ok, so in 2007, I decided that I was going to make my Holiday Party dress. My company usually does a nice set up so I thought it would be nice to make something instead of buying off the rack. WOW…what a feat I had in store for me!!

I made Vogue 2964 – Tom and Linda Platt….

A few modifications later….and you have my holiday party dress!!!

I used a burnt orange silk chiffon layered over the same color silk charmeuse. I added the drape in at the shoulders so I had a “built-in” wrap. I don’t like to show off my back so this was a good solution for me. The godets are just a single layer of the chiffon for that see-thru effect. I added the charmeuse as an accent at the bottom and on the front bodice….

Here is another picture with the drape hanging down….

So…what do you think? Good rendition? I think so….I had tremendous help from a professional seamstress who basically held my hand throughout the ENTIRE process. She helped with fitting, cutting, sewing, etc., etc., etc. You name it, she was there with me all the way!! So as a thank you….I got her some antique buttons while in Europe last month. She has a nice collection so it was the least I could do for all the hours she spent with me making sure everything fit well. And did I mention the entire skirt portion (including lining) is on the bias?!

I wore the dress mid-December then dropped it off at my FAVORITE local fabric store…Seams Like Home for a display item. Stop by and take a look!!