Three weeks ago I attended Sitandsew in NYC with Susan Khalje and Kenneth King.
In my estimation, this experience is the equivalent to Winning the Lottery.
Once again I worked with Lace Guipure. A sheath dress consisting of four layers of construction with the final layer of guipure.
I will never get sick of working with guipure.
The black 100% cotton lace guipure was from Lace Star. The layer directly underneath was a nude/beige silk charmeuse, hand stitched to a cotton muslin for stability. Under that was the black silk charmeuse lining.
The lace edging at the bottom of the dress is delightful.
I hope you can see the hem in this picture.
The zipper is completely attached by hand and is flawlessly positioned so that the fabric looks seamless.
The armhole and neck binding are silk charmeuse strips hand stitched.
This dress is heavy!
Four layers attached by hand stitching and even rows.
I found the process to be soothing and very methodical, back and forth, back and forth.
Working with these professional, talented and witty educators was a dream.
Next up, my son's pea coat! Happy September!!!
Congratulations on winning the lottery - fabulous fabulous dress - how exciting!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat dress is amazing! Next year I hope to be there with you. :)
ReplyDeleteStunning dress!
ReplyDeleteit looks amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteStunning! It's beautiful, and so you! Isn't Lace Star like Fabric Heaven??? Wish I could've been there with you...
ReplyDeleteThat lace is amazing, the entire dress is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteIt's about time I heard from you. It was a pleasure to meet you. The dress is just stunning!
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful dress, and you look stunning in it! Amazing. How fantastic to have a sewing lesson from true experts.
ReplyDeleteThis dress is SO stunning - a real couture garment!!! I cannot express how impressed I am with your painstaking work and how green with envy I am that you attended the Sit and Sew!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I'm so jealous of your dedicated sewing time. Looks like you had a fun time.
ReplyDeleteBravo, a beautifully constructed dress and I think you won the Lottery also!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful opportunity to sew with these two talented people :)
OMG, that dress is fantastic, Joanne! I just love it on you. Fingers crossed we can swing the Sit n Sew next summer.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful experience for you! And your dress is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteFinally reading my blogroll! I love the dress. The construction is amazing! You are lucky to have learned from the best. Very stunning!
ReplyDeleteYou're dress is fabulous!! How fun to have a class with such great expertise!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad we ran into you in Mood and that I got to meet you in person! The project you worked on at the class is just *fabulous*. Do you have a special occasion in mind for it??
ReplyDeleteaaaagggghhhhh!!!! i soooooo wish i could have joined you again this year!!!! the dress is F-A-B!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh and we need to plan for a summer 2011 sit and sew reunion
ReplyDeleteWOW, what a great class to take and such fabulous result. After meeting KK myself recently, I can imagine a bit how wonderful this experience must have been.
ReplyDeleteThanks a bunch for your comment on my coat!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations --- absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteWow, your dress is beautiful and it fits flawlessly. You look like a lottery winner in it! Awesome work!
ReplyDeleteOh my, that is one gorgeous creation! Enjoy wearing your fabulous dress!
ReplyDeletelottery win, indeed!! That dress is incredible!
ReplyDeleteWhat a SPECTACULAR dress!!! You look lovely and all of your hard work paid off indeed!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!
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