Washing Instructions

Clever :)

Big Girl Dress Form

I don't know what decade this mannequin is from, but I found it interesting how sample size forms have changed over the years. Currently it is size 8, which really translates into size 2* in the store. However, this was size 40 [today size 40 is maybe a large 4]! She was busty, hippsy [if that's a word - to have large hips] and beautiful in the eyes of the beholders. Sadly this form is battered and falling apart....Some TLC could really spruce her up :)


*USA sizes

Fabric Manipulation - 1 of 9

I have been experimenting with fabric manipulation. Specifically, gathering to create volume. In the next couple of posts I plan to show the patterns and their outcomes.

Pattern:

Mark the the guidelines on your fabric, then use gathering stitch. When all finished pull the ends of the threads.

Outcome:

Alexander McQueen Spray Paint Dress vs My Dress

I figured, why not try it? Made the dress out of muslin. It's basically a really long circle skirt. The difference is that my belts are not leather, and of course I didn't have an auto painting robot or the huge petticoat to lift it all up...ok I didn't have a lot [I made this dress in 2 hours]. But it was still fun, and I think it came out pretty...but you can be the judge.

Note...I do wish this had a running/drippy look, but unfortunately spray paint doesn't run as well as as i hoped. So instead it came out as an amateur spray paint hour. But still fun...