I wore
this dress the day I finished it... which was New Year's Eve 2011, styled like this.
It's a delicious red 4 ply silk, drapey and brilliantly dyed, in a gorgeous coral red. I've worn it to the theater with my husband (there was a handmade trunk show... all the makers were able to spot a kindred spirit in me), to Smoke in NYC, and to the wedding... and each time I got tons of compliments, which is really super fun for ME!! I think the collar has a sort of 1960 feel to it, which I love.
My first silk dress has been a success, and given me confidence to try more "difficult to work" with fabrics.
Pattern: M5972
Fabric: 4 Ply coral colored silk, tangerine rayon for lining
Cost: $65
Time: 18 hours, including cutting, which was challenging
Note to Self: Make sure to interface the collar next time you make this dress
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