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Steampunk Napoleon

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steampunk_napoleon_by_christscrap-d59oemtNo, not that, this:

The ‘Six Napoleon Challenge’

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This amazing dress has been offered up as a challenge/inspiration by  Marianna of Sew2Pro.

The idea is we make up something inspired by this image by July 14th, Bastille Day.  [Although I have asked for an extension as I’m still in marking season then.]

My lovely missus has offered me a birthday cash bung, and I’ll be buying some more of this lovely stuff: 1000827_6

It’s a wild silk from Truro fabrics.  I’ve used it before, and have been itching for an excuse to make something else.  It behaves beautifully, despite fraying a fair bit, and goes in the washing machine without complaint.  I used it for the lovely Lynn Mizono Vogue 1410, on Pattern Review here.  A dress totally outside my comfort zone, but I love it so much I now have FOUR!  [Only one in silk though]

So, my plan is to make the skirt from that, and a separate bodice using my steampunk ballgown bodice pattern, Truly Victorian 460

I will make it sleeveless, but with the silk as a shoulder drape.  Asymmetric hem, and I may make the fastening off centre too…maybe not.  I want the neckline to mirror the hem of the bodice.  The fabric?  From stash, wait and see.

The article about the dress says it has 8m of fabric in the skirt.  Really?  I doubt that very much.  I think I’ll be quids in with about 3m…

Right, I need to get ordering!

14 thoughts on “Steampunk Napoleon”

  2. I do really like the silk you have chosen and think this is going to be great. I love the idea of everyone expressing themselves differently with the same inspiration. Bravo DF!

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      1. I’ve realised Truro is not your neighbourhood, seeing as Brum is an easy journey. Never been there before, so that would be fun. And I’ve only seen part of what London has to offer. I’ll tell you the next time I hop over!

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    1. It’s so nice to wear and work with- I can fling it in the wash, run the iron over it, and good to go. It’s nice layered in winter, or as a summer dress on its own. What’s not to like?

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  7. An neckline mirroring the hem: well I’d never! This is turning into an interesting multi-headed beast. Your fabric is wonderful. When it is finished, I hope you wear your dress somewhere worthy of the effort and creativity.

    And thanks for joining in: I’m grateful for another novel perspective.

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