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Poignant Rose

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Beverly Dress BACK w leather belt copy.jpg
Beverly Dress SIDE w leather belt copy.jpg
Beverly Dress SIDE copy.jpg
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Design Process

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Step 1:

  • Cut fabric into differing sizes of horizontal strips 

  • Cut horizontal strips into rhombus' 

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Step 2:

  • Scrunch rhombus' in the center to create a 3D effect

  • Tack stitch in the center to hold the shape

  • On the larger rhombus', add stiff tulle rhombus' on the back of the fabric, but offset the shapes to create more dimension

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Step 3:

  • Create complimentary fabric roses for textile layout on dress

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Step 4:

  • Start pinning fabric on base dress to create a layout

  • Glue or hand sew onto dress

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Step 5:

  • Create layout in sections to allow time for glue to dry

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Step 6:

  • Add leather strips around bodice to tighten waist shape

Final Product

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