Truth be told, I am a sentimental vintage gal whose heart is mid century. I walk two roads. But tonight, I simply couldn't resist Amy's IC challenge 'A Cottage in the City'. What glorious choices to be found there!
And it was these gorgeous Adele linens that inspired my dressmaking paper mannequin.
The mannequin came first. I thought it would be fun to create a garment from some recent scraps. The 'Mum' blossoms done in Brushos were first. I saw a tutu in them. A lil' bit of tule in a shimmery green as the underskirt. Don't you think the pretty lace heart with it's flowers makes the perfect bodice? Colored with Copics and Wink of Stella.
That wildly textured Cuttlebug Anna Griffin 'Acanthus' embossing folder auditioned and was awarded the job as my fancy bg.
Tim's Sizzix 'Sewing Edge' was next. I tore into a heavy cardboard flap. It was die cut and made the most wonderful texture and statement for the bottom. I used a Silver Sharpie on the scissors. Raided my grandmothers button box for the 5 buttons along the bottom...aren't the tee tiny baby buttons just wonderful in the same pastel hues of the tutu. I added snippets of trim to the two large buttons to hold in place. The spool is wrapped with the green tule.
And last, but not least is my chalkboard sentiment. Live BIG! The edge of the 'chalkboard' is dipped in super fine gold ep. I've been noticing both Sabrina (Cook22) and Jean (jkanack) using this to add a delicate touch. Thanks creative artists!
And thank you again, Amy...a most inspiring IC. I appreciate your thoughts...can't wait to see what inspired you.
Date: Friday, May 22, 2020 GMT Views: 1447
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Fri, May 22, 2020 @ 11:41 PM
Ohhhhh my goodness....you know who would love this as much as me. Yep, Eunice! Susan you have outdone yourself with vintage haute couture, this is outstanding. I love how your cards are remembered long after they are uploaded. Jayne's comment on your Tickle a Teapotter card reminded me of how I feel about Eunice - she is currently sitting on my mantle piece (Eunice, not Jayne). Everything I know about borders is thanks to our Sabrina.
------------------------------ Susie
Please don't take your organs to heaven - heaven knows we need them here.
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131819
Sat, May 23, 2020 @ 12:31 AM
Fantastic, Susan. My favourite part is the border, but I love the construction of the dress. Your background, while it's embossed, makes me want to do some white on white stencilling today. Love the tulle wrapped around the cotton spool. Another project lined up for the weekend is actually cutting a mannequin from a beer can and seeing where I go from there.
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Wayland MA Posts: 105226
Sat, May 23, 2020 @ 4:10 AM
Love it all from the colors to the bg to the TH edge! Gorgeous art work!
------------------------------ Anne HarmonFS154, QFTD58, PROUD FAN CLUB MEMBER (photo of our Great Granddaughter Elise, just 6 months old) and me, even older.
Registered: August 15, 2007 Location: Twin Cities MN Posts: 50609
Sat, May 23, 2020 @ 5:52 AM
**LOVE**....This is so wonderful....I'm examining every inch of it for the marvelous details...the lacy bodice, the wild, feathery skirt, that amazing sewing notions border....and the colors....some of my favs..A vintage masterpiece!
Registered: April 13, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 65433
Sat, May 23, 2020 @ 6:05 AM
This fabulous garment looks like it was created for a Las Vegas showgirl, Susan! How awesome!! I love the addition of all the sensational sewing notions across the bottom! The sentiment could not be more perfect!!
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Registered: June 3, 2016 Location: France Posts: 60131
Sat, May 23, 2020 @ 8:05 AM
Can I get an appointment to visit your "atelier"?? Wow Susan this is so pretty and unique, I love the edge, and love all the sewing items you've added and of course the dress!! Do you've got big sizes??