Plaid Silk Repro Gown for Gene

 

This is a gown inspired by a vintage Simplicity pattern (pic at end).  I found the perfect fabric for it at SilksUnlimited--a beautiful silk tissue taffeta plaid with a subtle vine embroidery.  For the bodice I did start with the Bewitched pattern from Designs by Jude but I made some modifications to it--changed the neckline a bit, made it longer, took it in at the waist.  The dress is completely lined in silk/cotton and has a zipper closure in the back and matching stole.  It's finished with a big loopy bow just below the waist.  I debated on whether to line the front flounces but I didn't think they would drape right, so I decided to do a narrow machine hem instead.  This is a picture of the flounce pattern so you can see that that was a bit difficult to do around the tight curves. 

The other option would have been a narrow zigzag all along the edge but that would have been more noticeable.

 Dress and stole are available for $145 plus $6 for US shipping.  Email me at nwickman@charterni.net if interested.  

And finally, the inspiration for this gown.