Dress #298 Thanksgiving Day Dance

Autumm colors and ruffles for the Thanksgiving Day Dance at the country club. At the Impressionism and Fashion exhibit, there was a dress with layered ruffles of lace and satin. This is my interpretation of that---and the fact that I didn't have enough of the diamond patterned ribbon. Ribbon, paper, and yarn from Eileen!

Dress #276 Ruched Ribbon

I had so much fun making this dress. The bodice fabric is gathered ribbon yarn, done on my new Ikea sewing machine. It is a great little machine, and I'm sure I'll find someone to give it to when we leave. The ribbon is from Eileen, and the skirt is a polyester chiffon.

Dress #268 Orionid

Last night was the peak of the Orionid meteor shower, and although I'm in too much of an urban setting to see them myself, the glories of technology allowed me to share. This photo and the time-lapse video were stunning and inspired this dress. Fabric, trim, a bead, and another snippet of Blue Heron yarn.

Dress #265 Blue Mesh Lace

This interesting fabric is from Reine in Montmartre. Not only do they have the most wonderful dresses on 1/2 scale mannequins, they always have some exotic fabrics to tempt me. This is very airy, light, yet still holds its shape. Continuing my exploration in black, white and deep blue, I used it as an overlay. The belt is a small piece of blue ribbon yarn.

Dress #247 Purple

This dress is just a simple dress made from a purple double knit fabric. I think the belt makes it special---with its different shades of blues and purples.

Dress #125 Rope Sundress

A casual sundress with a soft rope halter neckline. Fabric and yarn.

Dress #108 Black Chiffon

Today's dress is a short cocktail dress in a black floral print. The "fabric" is another of the new ruffle "yarns." Love the print, but I think it might become a trim on something rather than a ruffly scarf.