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Post by esther on Mar 13, 2011 15:57:10 GMT -5
Here is a photo of my completed ensemble with the turban.  Bennettgirl made the dress and my necklace. I couldn't be happier with the dress. I made the turban, reticule and sash. For the future, I'm going to add some gold fringe to the ends of the sash to match the gold tassles and ribbon on my reticule. I also plan to put some gold trim on the turban to tie all of the colors used together. |
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Post by esther on Mar 13, 2011 16:00:43 GMT -5
Also, I should note that the dress fabric is the silky cotton voile from Dharma Trading Co. that is only $6.18/yard. I was very happy with the fabric in person and it is a great option for a dress when budget is a concern.
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Post by amandamoose on Mar 14, 2011 12:24:35 GMT -5
Very pretty!!! Look at that fireplace!! Someone must be fond of a good blaze!
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Post by bennettgirl on Mar 15, 2011 0:11:15 GMT -5
and the fabric was easy to work with unlike some sheer fabrics!
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Post by esther on Mar 15, 2011 13:43:24 GMT -5
I think it's because the voile has a nice tight weave that doesn't fray or unravel as badly as the sheer fabrics that have looser weaves do.
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Post by theachristine on Mar 16, 2011 15:20:21 GMT -5
Beautiful!!
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Post by esther on Mar 25, 2011 11:35:21 GMT -5
Another photo of the finished turban and my ensemble for the evening.  |
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Post by esther on Apr 1, 2011 12:14:42 GMT -5
More sacque style turban inspiration:  I think I'm going to re-do my turban to resemble this one pictured on the right. (And look at the other Athena-inspired bonnet! Want. Now.) |
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Post by oriane on Apr 9, 2011 7:08:43 GMT -5
Hi ladies, I'm new here, but I really like this thread. Esther your outfit is lovely. I am wondering if you had any trouble with the feathers flopping or falling over? If so, what was your solution? I don't have any problems wiring or sewing feathers onto straw hats, but when it comes to turbans or fabric head bands, I fuss and fidget with heavy feathers. They don't want to stand up for me.
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Post by esther on Apr 11, 2011 11:36:06 GMT -5
Hi ladies, I'm new here, but I really like this thread. Esther your outfit is lovely. I am wondering if you had any trouble with the feathers flopping or falling over? If so, what was your solution? I don't have any problems wiring or sewing feathers onto straw hats, but when it comes to turbans or fabric head bands, I fuss and fidget with heavy feathers. They don't want to stand up for me. Thank you for the kind compliment.  I didn't have much trouble with the feathers falling out, but in the outside breeze the feathers acted like sails and I almost lost my hat a few times outside. My turban was made from a circle gathered onto a band that goes around my head. Around the band, I wrapped another length of fabric twice and tacked it into place as I went around the headband. I tucked the feather down pretty far into the wrapped headband and sewed it tightly into place by stitching around the length of the quill. I then covered up the stitches with a ribbon and a brooch. I think the feather stayed in place because of how far I tucked the quill down into the headband. It was really anchored into place. But even then, they still wanted to spin around in place in the wind. |
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Post by esther on May 3, 2011 13:58:34 GMT -5
I restyled my turban based on everyone's suggestions and thought I would share a picture. I removed one of the feathers, made a rosette out of some silk ribbon and put a vintage paste brooch on top of the rosette. I'm quite happy with the results.  |
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Post by amandamoose on May 3, 2011 14:38:06 GMT -5
That's quite lovely!!!
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Post by artemisiajolie on May 4, 2011 0:45:47 GMT -5
Great job! That's very flattering
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