Another UPDATE
The zipper is now in and I have been spending hours upon hours hand stitching this guipure lace to the bodice. I was hoping to attach it by machine but the satin has a stretch feature and the lace doesn't so that will cause no end of headaches with puckers. I am having to sew the lace on with the dress on the mannequin with one hand between the satin and the lining. That way i can still access the inside of the dress in case any changes need to be made. It is taking so long as my hand get tired holding them in this positionI have also made a hoop to go under the dress so it sits nicely and doesn't get caught in a tangle when my daughter walks. My daughter worked out there was approximately 48 meters of tulle circumference on the dress. Two of the tulle layers are each made with 2 circle skirts sewn together. This was to reduce the amount of gathers sitting at the waist and to give the skirt a fuller look.
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UPDATE
The skirt is now on. It will be hemmed once everything else is done. the zipper needs to be installed and I need to add the boning in too. Then to finish the bodice with lace and beading.
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This is the progress of my DD's ball gown.
I will add updates here as I can
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She is going to be so proud to wear this and know that you love her! Your work is meticulous and the gown is gorgeous!
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40397338111384STUNNING! MORE STUNNING!! MOST STUNNING!!! Your daughter will look amazing in it. Good luck with the rest of the hand sewing. Love Chris
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by Sewmum1
10 Sep 2017
Thanks Chris, I am doing it in bursts as my hands tire quickly at the moment with the hand sewing
234501It is progressing nicely...the addition of the lace is wonderful...your grand daughter should be very proud to wear this...
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318490Coming along beautifully. Cannot wait for the next installment. My eldest daughters wedding dress had a bodice of guipure lace over pure silk which was so difficult to sew. It took me weeks to sew on hundreds of tiny seed pearls on the lace when the dress was finished.
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by Sewmum1
10 Sep 2017
I bet your daughters dress was beautiful. I would love to see a photo of it. I have yet to get started on the beads, thankfully my daughter doesn't want too many
255054it is going to be stunning. I am amazed
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1097741969Where on earth did you find lace like this? The dress is wonderful, and she is going to have a wonderful time.
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by Sewmum1
09 Sep 2017
It was from spotlight. I saw it quite some time ago and loved it. It is expensive but I bought half a metre when they had a 50% off sale. At the time I didn't know we would be using it for my dd dress. Luckily we had more than enough.
66912You are an amazing seamstress. This is a major project and I'm sure that your daughter will remember with love wearing this beautiful creation that her mother put so much love into.
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by Sewmum1
09 Sep 2017
Now that she can envisage the end result she is getting more and more excited to see it finished. So am I for that matter!
158718I have add a couple more photos. Let me know if you prefer me to delete the older pics to make the page load quicker.
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by jrob
09 Sep 2017
Here is how to edit your post. You can just keep adding here and delete any that you want or not.
http://www.cuteembroidery.com/961...
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11860This is coming along beautifully! Your daughter will be the belle of the ball!
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12452WOW! This is stunning Sewmum1 - there must be over 20 metres of tulle in this skirt. The addition of boning and embellishments will definitely finish off the bodice too. Your DD looks great in it already! Love Chris
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by Sewmum1
09 Sep 2017
Thanks Chris. My daughter worked out there is about 48m of tulle circumference at the hem. Will take a while to trim!
234501Looks amazing. Looking forward to seeing the finished result
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255054Lovely. The skirt is gorgeous. Your daughter is going to be beautiful.
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14637318490Wow. I am impressed even if it is not totally finished.
109774Gorgeous!! How beautiful! she is going to be the belle of the ball!
111384Oh my gosh she will look and feel like a true princess, as dances the night away. Beautifully done so far, can't wait to see the final master piece.
353018230What an ambitious project = good on you! Keep the photos coming...
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360660It's going to be a masterpiece and she will be a knockout in it/Lillian
145791Looking good so far. Love the colour.
Keep your eye open at Markets or Shops closing down and you may find a smaller mannequin. I did years ago one from a shop about a 3 to 5 year old size for $10 got so much use out of it especially for pinning no stabbed kids.
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by Sewmum1
15 Aug 2017
Good idea. This one is a small ladies but not quite small enough for this dress.
2972666912Beautiful design and love the color red. I don't envy you with all that tulle! It is going to be beautiful
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173695Great start! Aren't we luck to have at our disposal such wonderful helping tools for our machines? Can't wait to see your masterpiece.
158718Great job, it takes ages doesn't it? I know I had metres for the girl's flowergirl dresses and I didn't use a gathering foot!!!! Love Chris
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by Sewmum1
15 Aug 2017
I was about to gather the traditional way and then I remembered I had a gathering foot that fitted this machine, I definitely a happy dance knowing how much time it would save
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