tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397358923899448909.post4847181186344254818..comments2023-06-20T00:31:15.932+10:00Comments on But I digress ...: My Monte Carlo dressCarinthiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09490217708697574505noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397358923899448909.post-90746363265309240392012-04-19T22:19:35.395+10:002012-04-19T22:19:35.395+10:00Ashley, it's a faux burnout velvet. I'm no...Ashley, it's a faux burnout velvet. I'm not sure WHAT it is exactly, but it's a little bit stretchy and a little bit sheer, and about 1/4 the price or less of real burnout velvet. Some kind of synthetic blend, I suspect it's hand washable rather than dry clean only. The velvety bits are woven bits rather than velvet if that makes sense. You can tell I'm not that experienced!<br /><br />It was VERY easy to work with despite being stretchy with a bit of a wave woven into the fabric. Just slow and steady does it chugging along with the sewing machine.<br /><br />With modern shoes and accessories this dress could go to any dinner or party, that's for sure!Carinthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09490217708697574505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397358923899448909.post-48007562532040922082012-04-19T20:57:56.289+10:002012-04-19T20:57:56.289+10:00I agree, it's superb! I like the fabric too -...I agree, it's superb! I like the fabric too - was it easy to work with? What is it? I love this dress because it is so timeless. Sure, it's different - but I would wear it to a nice meal or party!Ashley R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10554156504584077685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397358923899448909.post-50022736215184428372012-04-17T14:42:05.222+10:002012-04-17T14:42:05.222+10:00Thanks, Lorna! I have done a little more beading ...Thanks, Lorna! I have done a little more beading on the dress too, just filling out the top beading a bit more and straightening up the top line of the beads at the bottom of the bodice.<br /><br />What a shame the Roaring 20s Festival is 10 months away! Will have to find a reason to wear it before then :-)Carinthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09490217708697574505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397358923899448909.post-32531154239981245012012-04-17T11:53:18.198+10:002012-04-17T11:53:18.198+10:00What superb work! You have created a very elegant ...What superb work! You have created a very elegant reproduction, well done! Perfect for next year's Roaring Twenties Festival in the Blue Mountains.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05285873564550568786noreply@blogger.com