More trapese-line top (from my book) variations. This time, a 2-metre piece of voile from Clear It ($5 per metre) was folded top and bottom to make a dress length diamond shape...and then the shirring elastic was put into action!
So yes... more poncing about and more swishing of bustly bits. 
(Anyone would think that bustles didn't go out of fashion over 100 years ago).
Oh, and here's a large zipper rose (instructions are also in Le Book).EDITED TO ADD: I just found a weekend where I can schedule a Pattern-Free Top Workshop - if you need a bit of help to get started with this method... or just want a fun sewing day. Details here.
19 comments:
Where is the drooly emoticon when I need it?
Wow.
I am SO excited about your book; I have been flicking through it constantly since it arrived yesterday & I can't wait to secure some sewing time to have a play; I especially love the clothes... oh how I love the clothes! You are amaaaaaaaaazing. Yes you are.
The world needs more bustles. Just don't start fiddling with corsets!
This is my favourite one yet!!!
Love the colour, the style, the bustly bits, EVERYTHING!!!
Wish I had a body that could wear it.
xx
WOW!!!!! Super cool! Love, love,love this garment! You are so incredibly clever Nikki!
Warm wishes! Vikki :-)
Love the bustley dresses, they suit you to a T Miss Nikki :-)
Think my comment got lost.
It's superb. Beautifully executed and such braveness to keep going to the next step of fascinating perfection. It's very, very beautiful and I want one badly....
Vivienne Westwood would be proud of you.
Looks fantastic!
Love, Love, just down right LOVE IT!!
Looks very feminine
Stunning creation and you wear it well.
Very cool dress ... love the bustle (not sure I could pull it off!)
You are just TOO cool for school, you sexy thing!!
Nic, so love this. The colour too, just perfect.
Kerry
Your work is getting wilder and wilder but I like it! Some of us may need less bustle than others.
Love the clothes. Looks fantastic!
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You're amazing and oh-so-clever! You look gorgeous in your latest creation, Nikki. Hope you keep poncing about. You're an inspiration.
OOOOOO, I LOVE this version Nikki, I could see myself in this!! Bring back the Bustle I say.
Geez you're awesome.
It's never too late to reintroduce the bustle!
I'm so bad at commenting, but I just wanted to say how much I LOVE your cool freestylin' clothes! I particularly loved the dark grey one. They look fabulous on you Nikki.
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