I was approached early on in the year to construct a prom dress
for a client.
I chose to drape it on a stand rather than use a pattern,
these images show the first steps in the toile stages
I had to calculate the amount of netting required before
moving on to the construction side of things. I used a paper
template to get the size and shape of the peplum
Below is the lining after the first fitting
Here is the finished fishtail dress, with lace detail, I cut out the
individual shapes then hand sewed
all the lace to the dress individually,
which took forever.
We chose to use power-net for the back as it was quite low,
too low for a teenage prom, with added detail of stringed pearls.
The lace is sewn heavily around the hem and gradually moved
up the dress.
I used Crin in the hem to give it volume which made the net
stand out.
The client loves the finished outcome and cannot wait
for her Prom night.
