I have offically fallen in love with this dress, thus I have decided to take a step forward and actually make it. Let's see how well that goes....
Inspiration
July 21, 2006
And so the chaos begins! Why I have decided to make this costume? Well, I don't live too far from the fabric district, and most of the stores there sell very rich and cultural fabric for a price that isn't too bad. Plus, I need an excuse to go through there again! I still don't have any idea which version I would like to do right now. I don't know if I'm too fond of Sandra Joseph's elissa skirt, so I may "drift" into one of the European versions.
August 4, 2006
I found this video on Youtube.com. It shows the back and much of the dress fabulously! Finally, a better idea of what the back looks like. I'm still lost as to how to do the tabs...
Later...
Found some trims on Mjtrim and Cheep Trims that might not be a bad idea for this dress! I may get to visit the actual Mj Trims store in New York City, where some of the actual trims for the Phantom Costumes were purchasesd!
For the apron: Jacquard Ribbon (1 + 1/16 inch)
For the tabs (ALMOST PERFECT!!): Jacquard Ribbon 2 + 1/2 inch)
No idea... but it's metallic gold ;): 1/2" Metallic Sequin Scroll
It's gold too....:Gold Metallic Crochet
Perhaps the bodice:Gold Metallic Trim
Bodice again?: Metallic Gold Trim
OMG!: Antqiue Gold etallic Batenburg Lace
For the skirt: Red Piping
August 5, 2006
Even more nice finds:
Sequin Braids - Of course, I can barely figure out how to order these...
Gold Sequin Braids
More Gold Sequins
Wider Gold Trims - Could be used for the belt! If theiir wide enough...
For the collar?