I am modifying it slightly with a silk ribbon halter strap.
It fits perfectly into my 'Luxe' theme for 2011, so it will be the new multi-size pattern ready for release in February.
The appeal is its overall simplicity, yet the texture of the bodice front which entails some engineering. As shown in a muslin iteration, the over-bodice front is shaped and stabilized with rayon covered millinery wire inserted and overcast into each dart:
I plan to make the final gown in coarse silk net I picked up last year. I have found a number of precidents for 1930's styles in coarse silk net:
A la Mainbocher's skirt, photo courtesy of Corbis.com:
and 1930 pattern art:
2 comments:
I love reading about your projects, you do great work. I don't think enough people know about Erte and how incredible he was.
I am happy to say I have plenty more Erté-inspired pattern projects I will be rolling out over the next 1-1/2 years!
Great way to spread the Erté joy, n'est pas?
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