1930′s Dress: The Sketch
I was really excited this morning when I logged into BurdaStyle and saw my Rooibos dress was one of the days ‘Featured Member Projects’! Yay! (*jumping up and down, claps hands)
Last night I sat down with some paper and a pencil and did a little sketching. I’m not very good at it so don’t laugh too hard ok? 
Here were my first attempts:
I wasn’t really feeling it but I pushed on and eventually started to like one of them and worked it up further:
I am imagining the sleeves are actually sheer and it is slightly gathered under the bust. The side panels in the skirt add a little flare but not too much and most importantly I think this is within my ability.
So my plan is to have a good idea of how I’ll draft the pattern pieces by this weekend so I can make up a muslin and then it’s fabric shopping…I’ll keep you posted.
Posted on November 9, 2011, in Sewing Projects and tagged 1930s Christmas Ball (2011), Costumes. Bookmark the permalink. 9 Comments.
You are fabulous at sketches! That style is gorgeous.
I love it!! you should be a fashion designer!
In fact, I wanna have this dress too, and so curious to see the progress..
Did you use a template for the sketch?
I wish I could quit my day job and become a fashion designer!
I did use a croquis for the body shape, I can’t draw humans to save myself but the dress is all from my pencil…maybe if it all goes well I’ll consider sharing the pattern…
It looks gorgeous! can’t wait to hear about your drafting process and see the dress.
Thanks Rachel, I’ll take lots of photos and hopefully it all works out xx
I love it too!
Thanks!
xx
Love it Mel, it’s gonna be fab! And your sketches are lovely
Also, missed you on Sunday!
Thanks Jen – Cross your drafting fingers for me
I missed you girls too, was annoyed I couldn’t make, I had so much fun last month.