November Dress for Project Dress-up 2010

Margaret asked that we have our wardrobes ready this month. I started mine last month and decided I liked the simple look. Now I could have added lots of paper, glitz, and glam, but I decided I liked the way the white cabinet set off the dresses, which I felt were the real stars of the show.


So the only adornment is this lovely print, originally framed, but cut down to fit the front. I felt it was the only addition that was needed.

And here is my next to the last dress for this project. I wanted a full skirt ball gown that would have a bit of glitz and glamor for some of the parties that would come before Thanksgiving and last till Christmas. I also wanted texture, so I tried a technique that Chris at Bling-kin-eck used for her dress last month. I never got the texture she did, although I tried different quantities of paint and glue. I also tried adding more glue to partially dried paint. In the end, I gave up and decided I simply didn't have a clue how to make mine have that rich texture she achieved.

For the top, I added copper mica chips to the paint. I also added a ribbon with a big bow and some glittery sparkles. I'm not sure what they are called, but they are cut glass. I used three to decorate around the neckline in front and 2 in back as "buttons." I sewed the top and skirt together and hid the stitching with the ribbon.

Be sure to check out the rest of these dresses at Margaret's blog (Alice and Camilla). She has the links and players add their dresses throughout the month. Only one more to go, Margaret! You've really made it a fun year and have been a most gracious host.