Wednesday, April 29, 2009

TDLM Lucien Lelong

This is my most recent TDLM reproduction. It took me a while to find the fabric. I was so happy to find this beautiful silk chiffon. I wish I had bought more. It took me a while to figure out how to do the collar and cuffs. I ended up making two separate bodices and sandwiching the skirt between them. I was very pleased how it turned out.























TDLM Martial & Armond

This outfit was made out of a tan and black houndstooth. I changed the skirt to a straight skirt.












Saturday, April 18, 2009

TDLM Bruyere

This cocktail dress is made out of embroidered cream silk, black dupioni and black charmeuse.















Thursday, April 16, 2009

TDLM Balenciaga

This was a commission. The black coat dress is made out of a beautiful silk crepe. The hat is made of wool felt. The cream coat dress is the Ashton Drake outfit "White Hyacinth".



















TDLM Jacques Fath

I made this outfit out of cream and black wool. If I ever make it again, I think I am going to use cream suede for the jacket, to minimize the bulk.

















Tuesday, April 14, 2009

TDLM- Jean Desses

This outfit was designed by Jean Desses. I made it out of a tiny black and white check and black wool. The hat is made of wool felt.














Thursday, April 2, 2009

Tulip Dress



















I found this beautiful fabric while I was in Portland Oregon two years ago. It is silk and the small print was perfect for Gene. I only bought a small piece because it was expensive. Last year I was in Portland again. I must say I love fabric shopping in Portland. The Mill End Store still had the same fabric, so I bought a little bit more. Now I am kicking myself that I didn't buy more of it. I only had enough fabric for two dresses.


Originally, I was going to make sheaths, but then I was inspired by a Silkstone Barbie outfit. I discovered after I was done, that this dress won't fit the AD Genes. I didn't realize that the Wu Genes are a little smaller in the bust.