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. 



19 comments:

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

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

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

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

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

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


    Wida
    Missing Amsie Blog

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

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

    xx, theemeraldsun.blogspot.com

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

    xo L.

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  17. Fantastic dress and shoes!

    Kate

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