Saturday 12 February 2011

My latest project - the Sirona Gown

I have been busy beavering away on a new gown.  I was inspired by Elie Saabs embellished and appliqued evening and bridal wear.  I just love the encrusted-ness!



















Sigh.....

So with a head full of bedazzling lovelyness I thought it would be fun to make something like this....


 
















Apologies for the poor image - if there's a photographer in me, she's buried deep.

Its an asymmetric, one shoulder, floor length gown consisting of a lining and satin outer shell which I have cut from my own blocks.  Once the satin front and back are sewn I am then planning to drape, gather and manipulate chiffon directly onto the satin before bringing the front and back together, putting in a zip and finishing it off with the lining.  The delicate task of sewing on the appliques and beading will come at the end.

3 comments:

  1. Scrummy! What is the significance of the name Sirona?

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  2. Sirona is a Celtic goddess of springs - if all goes to plan the dress should have a flowing, natural look with lots of tiny flowers springing up out of it.

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