It is wearable! Not technically done, as the interior is a mess and the facings are basted, etc... but as long as it stayed all zipped up and nice, no one could tell. I felt sneaky.
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hop - front |
The dress was "done" with several hours to spare before the wedding - the past few weeks have been stupid busy. I'm glad I started this about a thousand years ago, or ... well, it's not like I don't have a closet full of other dresses, so I can't really say there would have been a problem.
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hop - side! |
When I redo it, I need to lower the armholes a bit.... the right one in particular was cutting into my arm all evening. Based on pictures, the back also seems to be pulling oddly... so I'll need to check that. (Basically, I'm taking this thing back apart... but... it will be better the second time around)
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hop - back |
However, despite all my fussing, it was fun to wear. I love pockets. It was a good length / width for dancing - so I could spin without flashing seated grandparents. (My date wore a kilt, and not being used to paying attention to such things, he Marilyn Monroed over a particularly strong air conditioning vent)
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hop - dance! |
The wedding itself was lovely - and the couple got lucky with not only a gorgeous day, but the cherry blossoms in full bloom for their wedding pictures.
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Bonus Cherry Blossoms! |