Whipped it up in two weeks!

OK, this was fun...but the time-frame was a challenge. I just finished this for pick-up last Wednesday so my client could wear it to the Z Krewe ball on Saturday.

Glad to report it was a success! She received lots of compliments, and was quite fitting for her part of queen. I will post pics from the ball when I receive them, most likely tomorrow.

*Please note we did notice the petticoat peeking through....it was because the petticoat wasn't on tight enough, not due to a lousy hem job! We were hasty on trying it on because it was after work and we were both very tired!

Mardi Gras Queen

Finally I'm getting into Mardi Gras. I recently have a client who needs a full gown made in two weeks, due Jan 12th, the day of the ball. And to top it all off, she's the outgoing Queen of her krewe, and she just has to look the part!

The theme is pirates, so I came up with this pattern, and my client did an awesome job of choosing suitable fabric. We are using brown satin and gold tissue lame (lam-AY) as well as ecru lace. It came together quite quickly, thank goodness. This is the fastest project I've ever had to make for anybody (including myslelf!) so I'm glad I'm ahead of schedule!

So far the whole dress is together, just need to hem it, put in the zipper, and lastly put the trim on. In these pics I just laid on the trim, it's not pinned or sewn on yet - they are just to get the idea.

I've got to admit, it sure is nice to make something without having to worry about historical accuracy! This was a really fun project to do - a great break inbetween my crazy historical projects.