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Post by ladyirish on Jun 16, 2011 11:07:08 GMT -5
I received this silk sari last year at the Louisville Jane Austen festival. It is from Regency Revisited. (Love them!!) I really would like to make a new ballgown for this year's festival but am at a bit of a loss as to design. And so, I come seeking help from the wonderful people here. The sari measures 44"wide and 4 1/3yards in length. As you can hopefully see in the image, one side has a wide design printed while the other is much narrower. I am of average height and build so there is plenty of fabric to work with. Thoughts? Ideas? I thank you all in advance!
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Post by ladyirish on Jun 16, 2011 11:10:48 GMT -5
Forgot to add that it is sheer. The only thing keeping one from seeing right through it is its dark color!
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Post by bennettgirl on Jun 16, 2011 12:31:50 GMT -5
i would use the wide design on the bottom of the skirt.
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Post by dawnluckham on Jun 16, 2011 13:02:42 GMT -5
Cut judiciously. This is really beautiful! I love the frosty look of the greens! Decide on a bodice design that you’d like. Almost anything you want is appropriate. If you want a bib front or a back button or back drawstring closure or a cross-over bodice – all of these things will suit. I try to use the border on the hem of the sleeve. Depending on the sleeve design you can either cut the sleeve on the edge of the fabric or you can cut the border design off at the top of the pattern and then reapply it to the sleeve as you see fit. Cut the bodice out trying to save as much length of fabric as possible. Then plan to use all the rest of the sari for the skirts, with the border running along the hemline. (You won’t need to hem the skirts!) I find that I usually have to trim a little bit off one side because I’m not particularly tall, but if you’re 5’5” or taller you may need to be more creative. One creative option if you’re tall is to make a petticoat/under-dress out of fine voile or something lovely and sheer with a longer hem, then just wear the shorter sari over top. It looks gorgeous and the layers of gauzy fabrics look beautiful together. (You still need to wear your regular petticoat for transparency issues and skirt support.)
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Post by lastbloom on Jun 16, 2011 15:13:30 GMT -5
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Post by Eleanor on Jun 16, 2011 16:54:26 GMT -5
That is absolutely beautiful! I may just be tempted to cut up a red sari I have after seeing that.... And her hat is fantastic!
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Post by pinkweeds on Jun 20, 2011 11:59:06 GMT -5
May I suggest to be sure to use a brand new needle on your machine and either freshly sharpened fabric scissors or a nice pair of new scissors when working with this fabric! It looks of the sort that will easily snag the moment a needle or scissors touches it.
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Post by lyric on Jun 23, 2012 15:40:11 GMT -5
Stunning. I am breathless (especially considering how many saris I have GIVEN AWAY, grrrrrrr).
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Post by lyric on Jun 23, 2012 15:42:08 GMT -5
Pinkweeks:
Excellent reminder. I recall reading to do just that elsewhere. One can't always afford new scissors for each gown (surely there will be many, smile); but machine needles I can do! I do wish the OP would show us pics of her creation!!!!
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Post by lyric on Jun 25, 2012 11:32:45 GMT -5
This gown has been on my mind since yesterday. I have got to make a Regency Sari gown. There are several on the Internet much to my delight. Thank you, OP, for sharing your friend's gown. Cheers!
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Post by lyric on Jun 25, 2012 11:33:55 GMT -5
That is absolutely beautiful! I may just be tempted to cut up a red sari I have after seeing that.... DO IT! Did you, did you? I would love to see it here!
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