Thursday 5 May 2011

Royal Wedding - Sasha joins the fun !

The beautiful Bridesmaid dresses at the Royal Wedding really inspired me to make one for Sasha to enjoy.  After making my interfacing draft the first test gown is done.  I have used Silk Dupion that has good body and drapes well for the box pleats.  From the angle of the box pleats on the original dresses I believe the skirt to be cut from a circle but because this takes a considerable amount of fabric and Silk is expensive I have done mine on the straight instead.

Now that I know the pattern works and fits well I will make the final dress in Ivory Silk with a light gold sash. The main points of these beautiful little dresses are; box pleated skirts and box pleated capped and cuffed sleeves to match.  The skirt has an under lace where just the scallops peep out.  The back closure is button & loops and the finishing Sash has front pleats opening out to a large bow at the back and draped pointed ends. I have tried to incorporate all these things;





This pattern will be added to the June SashaSecrets Magazine as a bonus pattern.  I will also draft one for Sasha Toddlers/Baby and attemp the Uniform for Gregor - this will be my biggest challenge :o).

It will be for sale next week, contact me at sashasecrets@btinternet.com if you are interested.

8 comments:

  1. stunning...oh. so pretty!

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  2. SPLENDID!
    You did a great job, Gloria!
    xxx
    Dianne

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  3. This is wonderful Gloria, you have whipped this pattern and dress up so quickly. Can't wait for the next edition of Sasha Secrets.

    Lorraine

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  4. Lovely dress...well done, Gloria!

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  5. Beautiful...you have wonderful talent! The beautiful fabric makes the dress stunning. Thanks for showing us:)

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  6. it very nice can l buy this

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  7. Beautiful. I have loved the past issues of "Sasha Secrets" and am anxiously awaiting further issues.

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  8. Beautiful job Gloria, your a wizard at design...can't wait to see the pattern.

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