Thursday, June 2, 2011

More....

More bustles and more shirring elastic.... 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.
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19 comments:

  1. VicJune 2, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    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.

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  2. TasJune 2, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    The world needs more bustles. Just don't start fiddling with corsets!

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  3. AndiJune 2, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    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

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  4. Sew Useful DesignsJune 2, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    WOW!!!!! Super cool! Love, love,love this garment! You are so incredibly clever Nikki!

    Warm wishes! Vikki :-)

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  5. LeonieJune 2, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Love the bustley dresses, they suit you to a T Miss Nikki :-)

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  6. MichelleJune 2, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    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....

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  7. red in ozJune 2, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Vivienne Westwood would be proud of you.

    Looks fantastic!

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  8. Leonie @ Cuppa and CakeJune 2, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Love, Love, just down right LOVE IT!!

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  9. seabreezequiltsJune 2, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Looks very feminine

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  10. Jody PearlJune 2, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Stunning creation and you wear it well.

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  11. FionaJune 2, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    Very cool dress ... love the bustle (not sure I could pull it off!)

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  12. AnnieJune 2, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    You are just TOO cool for school, you sexy thing!!

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  13. AnonymousJune 2, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Nic, so love this. The colour too, just perfect.
    Kerry

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  14. meli BJune 2, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Your work is getting wilder and wilder but I like it! Some of us may need less bustle than others.

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  15. CarolynJune 3, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    Love the clothes. Looks fantastic!

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  16. KatherineJune 3, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    You're amazing and oh-so-clever! You look gorgeous in your latest creation, Nikki. Hope you keep poncing about. You're an inspiration.

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  17. our shabby cottageJune 3, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    OOOOOO, I LOVE this version Nikki, I could see myself in this!! Bring back the Bustle I say.

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  18. FerJune 3, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Geez you're awesome.

    It's never too late to reintroduce the bustle!

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  19. lisa :: the red threadJune 6, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    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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I LOVE to read your comments and they brighten my day. I can't respond unless your profile has an email address attached, though... And some days I simply don't have time to respond.... but I respond in a telepathic sort of way to each and every comment.
xxx Nikki