Then I remembered I had some red embroidered sari trim that I thought would match it, and it did! And I just barely had enough! So I trimmed the arms and hem. I used antique abalone buttons on the front. Then I remembered I had a sari that had embroidery in the same tones. So I decided to put together a drawstring dress. I really like how it looks together.
As usual I made the skirt too long for fear of making it too short. But that's ok. I had to cut out and sew on trim on the back hem to match. Here are some photos and a few fashion plates that have similar things going on (stripes in the same tone, and short sleeves).
Also: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rpm-brighton-hove/5926332512/
This looks STUNNING! I love it!
ReplyDeleteSo stunning! I love it with the robe as well as just on its own. You have mad skills!
ReplyDeletelovely! that sari looks a lot like something i saw an ebay a while back:)
ReplyDeleteThank you! And guilty as charged! I think you might have linked to it. (I'm hoping you're not linking to stuff you're bidding on!) The sari was really stained though. I washed it, but some of it was like ink that didn't come out. I tried to cut around it but I couldn't cut around all of it.
DeleteLovely workmanship. You used a sari for the gown, yes? What type of fabric? The embroidery is simply perfection! Loved your use of stripes for the open robe!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yep, it's a sari. It's silk. I did a burn test on it. I can't take credit for the embroidery, but it is lovely! :-)
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