September 18, 2011

Basic, But Not So Basic Dress (Part 1: Sketch and Prep)

Sometimes shopping for a basic dress is not easy as one may think. For the longest time, I have been looking for a basic dress with a deep back scoop, and of course a slit on the side, to elongate the legs. Store after store, after not being able to hunt one down, I knew it would be easier to make the dress myself. The sketch shown below is a rough draft. Once it is complete, the dress may look a little different.  I wanted to give you guys an idea of what my next project is. 


I haven't done a quick sketch in over year. My hand felt very stiff. 

Color of dress will not be exact to what is shown in the sketch.

Contemplating if I should attach the gros grain to the dress or make it into a belt.


My "Swarovski Crystal" jars. I have 16 more. 



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19 comments:

  1. RemielSeptember 18, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    nice, can't wait to see you in that dress. I'm sure you will look very pretty :)

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  2. FashionJazzSeptember 19, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    This dress is stunning! Cant wait to see :) xx

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  3. AnoukSeptember 19, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    Wouuh Can't wait to see the final product ! Your drawings are so pretty

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  4. Fabrizia SpinelliSeptember 19, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Hi! I found your blog and I like it so much! Great drawing, fantastic creation, you're so good!
    Come and visit my blog, and if you like it, follow me, I'll be waiting for you!

    Cosa mi metto???

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Michelle: Great drawing, You are so special person... talented.. I am happy to see your blog.

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  6. CharlotteSeptember 19, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    What an amazing blog! I love your outfits and the way you present yourself. You are really beautiful :) Follow each other? xx

    http://memoiresdecouture.blogspot.com/

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  7. VanesaSeptember 20, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Hi honey! i have to tell you congrats for your dress design, it,s cute and also the ilustration, i have all the pencils that you have, i love to draw with them.

    Kisses!
    xx
    http://www.thelipstickcandy.com/

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  8. AshleighSeptember 20, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Oooh my gosh, this sketch is fab! I'm so envious of people who can illustrate, can't wait to see how this comes to life!

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  9. DariaSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Love it! The sketch is sooo chic! I bet you can be a great fashion illustrator too!

    Now I cann't wait to see the final product! Good luck :)

    xxx
    Daria

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  10. ediotSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    i really like the sketch. and it looks like it would be a great dress.
    thanks for sharing
    x

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  11. WidaSeptember 22, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Wow, you're so talented! I can't wait to see the final result!


    Wida
    Missing Amsie Blog

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  12. SamSeptember 24, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Oh goodness, I wish I could draw like that and I just finished my fashion education! I just suck at drawing, haha. And that dress looks so lovely!

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  13. TarynSeptember 25, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    I love your sketches! I'm so happy I came across your blog today, I feel really inspired now. :) now following

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  14. LizaSeptember 25, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    Amazing sketches!!

    XO, Liza
    fashion over groceries

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  15. Melmo MomokoSeptember 29, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    wow what an amazing sketch. I guess the dress will be amazing. So looking forward to see it :)

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  16. AndreaSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    Great job boo boo

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  17. berylSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    you are so good at sketching! you should definitely do it more often.

    xx, theemeraldsun.blogspot.com

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  18. LeahOctober 4, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    You're sketch is beautiful and you did a great job on the construction!

    xo L.

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  19. AmparoOctober 7, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Fantastic dress and shoes!

    Kate

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