Smirkity smirk...

[gwendolyngrey]

Not a very good picture by any standards, but here's proof positive that the dress is finished at last! (well, sort of)  I'm far prouder of this than anything else I've made in the past.  For one thing, I've never sewn a whole dress by hand before this (alright, alright... so I cheated a bit!  The long skirt construction seams were done on the machine, but that's because I got bored one day.  It didn't happen again) and I've never done so much little detailed work on one garment.  It's the first really pretty dress I've ever made, and I can't wait to get all dressed up properly with appropriate hair and wear it to an event!  I still have to add fasteners to the back and bind a couple inner seams, but still.  I can psychologically put it behind me and get cracking on the King, Queen, Prince, and several other projects that have all piled up.  Oh yeah, and I guess I should probably try to focus on school a bit while I'm at it!

Comments

[ktlovely.livejournal.com]

Okay, so I've already commented on the other stuff in real life, but the sleeves look very appropriate.

[myladyswardrobe.livejournal.com]

That is exquisite. The silhouette is perfect.

Looking forward to seeing pics of you all dressed up.

Well done.

[koshka-the-cat.livejournal.com]

Absolutely stunning. I'm looking forward to seeing it worn to an event!

[vanityfairy.livejournal.com]

Oh wow! Sleeve love! The amount of details on this dress is just amazing!

[ashamanja-babu.livejournal.com]

So pretty! The sleeves are wonderful, and I love the front bodice detail (applied cord?).

[jenthompson.livejournal.com]

Woah! That's gorgeous!!! great job!!!

[lindseyerin37.livejournal.com]

That is amazing! Well done!

[renna-darling.livejournal.com]

Beautiful! Truly inspiring!

[gilded-garb.livejournal.com]

Wow! That dress is amazing! I love the color and the detailing is just exquisite. Beautiful work :o)

[sarahbellem.livejournal.com]

Oh, that is LOVELY. Well done! You get the "Fabulous." icon. ;)

[lyschan.livejournal.com]

Just adding my own cries of "Beautiful, lovely!!" It really is amazing :D The sleeves are wonderful, and then the detail on the bodice too~ Wow. Very very nice work!!

[laurenmonkey.livejournal.com]

Beautiful! I love the soutache (is that it?) on the front. Lovely.

[idlewild-grey.livejournal.com]

Thanks! The front decoration is actually made of rolled bias strips... I'm not sure what to call it.

[bite-the-rose.livejournal.com]

absolutely stunning! i'm always amazed at your sewing abilities. wanna make me a wedding dress someday? (yeah like that'll ever happen =P)

[idlewild-grey.livejournal.com]

Thank you! If you ever get married, you know how to find me! (I really would make your wedding dress if you asked me to...)

[jubilima.livejournal.com]

So very pretty! You always amaze me!

[marchek.livejournal.com]

I am completely impressed.
Great job!

[nuranar.livejournal.com]

That is utterly gorgeous. It REALLY looks right. You should indeed be very happy with it!

[padawansguide.livejournal.com]

Oh, wow. That's fabulous!! Just wow!

[attack-laurel.livejournal.com]

That is absolutely gorgeous. :)

[quincy134.livejournal.com]

This is so absolutely awesome.

[incommune.livejournal.com]

By -hand-?? Pardon me while I bow down and worship you. It's beautiful! That color is lovely with your skin tone, to boot.

[girliegirl32786.livejournal.com]

That is truly stunning!