Draping and Patterning...

Progress so far on garment in question is...slow in coming to say the least. However, all is not lost. Yet. Thus far I've got a basic shape for the pattern, made using a combination of Vogue 8447 and some deep thinking. Didn't have quite enough of any one fabric to make an entire mock up to play with, so I used leftover homecoming fabric and did as much as I could.

Prom...

Latest project...A chocolate satin prom dress for a friend (Coral).
The intended style...

Sarafan Progress...

I've got the trim stitched down the front, that was a beastly project. I folded the fabric in half lengthwise and ironed it to put the center line in, laid the trim over the line and basted it down the middle. Sewed it down along the edges, even with the basting, I had to take portions of it out multiple times to get it absolutely flat, now I'm working at getting the back and front sewn up, then on to gathers.

Cutting and Contemplating

Still uncertain about the fullness, but I think it will work. To get it to be a bit A-line, I folded in half, marked 8 in. inwards at the top, and used my square to bring the line out to the full width of the fabric (53) at the base. Next up, the daunting task of attaching the trim to the front center...

Sarafan Trim and Fabric

Here's the fabric with the trim, fabric is red linen look, trim is black russian jaquard, both from Joann's. I'm still a little concerned about the weight of the fabric, and it will wrinkle something terrible, but I do love the look and feel of it.

Russian Sarafan

Just started work on a Russian Sarafan for a friend (Kaitlin), have the fabric all washed up and ready to cut, bought the trim today.  Sarafan refers to the jumper/dress which is to be worn over a peasant blouse.  At present, just making technical decisions such as how A-line to make it, and how full it should be.  Inspirational pictures...

Coffee Date dress...finished

I got some ribbon for the waistband, I think it really needed that, it sort of breaks up the dress a little, it's good for some contrast.

Final cost-

Mirage Gray Solid    -    9.78 (2 yds)

                          Thread     -    found in stash   

             Interfacing    -    Used scraps

       Zipper    -    2.53

               Ribbon    -    .33 (1 yd)

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                                 12.64