A Dress A Day

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April 02, 2006

baroque fantasy


ebay item 8402599174

Wow. Okay, more thanks to Lisa, who sent me this link. It's an eBay auction, and it's *nice*. And a good size, too (B38/W32). I'm really tempted to bid, so I'm posting it so that I don't hit that little "place bid" button. Instead, I'm going to look for a similar fabric and make a dress LIKE this, only without a button front or princess seaming. I have a great pattern with little cap sleeves that would be PERFECT. And I might edge the neckline, sleeves, and hems in narrow black trim to set it off a bit more, too.

Now I just have to find a fabric like this fabric. I'm thinking I'll be haunting upholstery shops for a while. If you see anything like this, let me know, okay?

5 Comments:

  • At Apr 2, 2006 1:58:00 PM, Blogger Gidget Bananas said…

    Oh, I LIKE that! It's fun and sophisticated at the same time. (And it's my size -- uh oh.)

     
  • At Apr 2, 2006 6:30:00 PM, Blogger sdn said…

    what a great dress! a little too big for me, and the pattern is scary, though. if you do sew it, it'll be cool to see what you do.

     
  • At Apr 3, 2006 12:08:00 AM, Anonymous Jilli said…

    Oh, oh, oh. Do I want to bid on it in the knowledge that I'm (slowly but surely) shrinking, and that the fact that it's 2" too small in the waist is only a temporary setback? Because that is SUCH a fun dress! It would look lovely with black fishnets, black ballet flats, a top hat, and a black parasol.

    ::adds to watch list::

     
  • At Apr 3, 2006 4:58:00 AM, Anonymous Rebecca said…

    You are not helping me keep from spending money. I am not bidding on this AND another dress they are selling.

    I really must remember to wear my crinolines with my full skirted dresses this spring/summer. so fun.

     
  • At Apr 3, 2006 8:54:00 AM, Blogger floretbroccoli said…

    [enabling]At its current eBay price, it'd be cheaper to buy than to make.[/enabling]

     

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