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mellymellSo, I'm going to be bad to all of you who have very little self control when it comes to fabric purchases and post this. . .
Suomynona Couture currently has a beautiful silk velvet that is the closest match I've run across for Arwen's Coronation gown. It is a lot more on the blue side than it should be (needs more yellow, less blue), but if you're not that nit-picky, it would be a reasonable match. The auction is for an 18"x22" piece of fabric, but as with most of her items, you can probably email her for larger pieces, possibly even yardage.
Steff came over yesterday, but admittedly, we didn't get much sewing done. I haven't seen her since December 17th, so we spent a lot of time talking and not much time sewing. Not to mention we were all slightly hungover (or at least sluggish from late nights and alcohol consumption the night before). Chris made a fantastic pizza for dinner and chocolate chip cookies for dessert. I'm so bored with working on the bodice for my wedding gown, but I've got to just make myself do it and get it over with. I did clean up my sewing room quite a bit at least. Dinner is done for tonight (leftover pizza from last night and salads) so I should be able to get in at least 2-3 hours of sewing tonight. I WILL finish the bodice tonight! I'm ready to move on to skirt and sleeves!
Suomynona Couture currently has a beautiful silk velvet that is the closest match I've run across for Arwen's Coronation gown. It is a lot more on the blue side than it should be (needs more yellow, less blue), but if you're not that nit-picky, it would be a reasonable match. The auction is for an 18"x22" piece of fabric, but as with most of her items, you can probably email her for larger pieces, possibly even yardage.
Steff came over yesterday, but admittedly, we didn't get much sewing done. I haven't seen her since December 17th, so we spent a lot of time talking and not much time sewing. Not to mention we were all slightly hungover (or at least sluggish from late nights and alcohol consumption the night before). Chris made a fantastic pizza for dinner and chocolate chip cookies for dessert. I'm so bored with working on the bodice for my wedding gown, but I've got to just make myself do it and get it over with. I did clean up my sewing room quite a bit at least. Dinner is done for tonight (leftover pizza from last night and salads) so I should be able to get in at least 2-3 hours of sewing tonight. I WILL finish the bodice tonight! I'm ready to move on to skirt and sleeves!
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on 2006-02-07 05:25 am (UTC)Thank goodness I have self control....or rather that the undergown fabric has been impossible to find. I soooo want to do that gown, just not right now :)
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on 2006-02-07 03:29 pm (UTC)I've looked for nearly two years for lace in trims, appliques, "all over" lace, ANYTHING that would satisfy the overall look of the sleeve/neckline fabric. I've come to the conclusion that I'm just going to have to make it. That's all there is to it. With the tambour set, I think it'll work out, even be fun! I'm starting to really love hand work. Unfortunately, my hands don't feel the same way about it.