Lost Hope Fairy thoughts

[mala_14]

I want to do a dress inspired by night. My original plan was to do a dark purple dress with a sheer black tunic painted with gold stars, but I just don't think I'll have time for that. Instead, I'm going to still make my dress out of the dark purple shantung and use the black chiffon to do sleeves. I'll also still paint the chiffon with gold stars and use it as both sleeves and some sort of turban. Not sure if I want to do a drawstring back or an apron front closure. So many decision!

I got the sleeve idea from this painting:


But I may do a short sleeve like this one. Also liking this veil thing:


The stays continue apace. I wanted to be done yesterday, but obviously that didn't happen. However, I got some work done today. Tomorrow, I just need to cut the busk, attach the straps to the front, and bind the top and armholes. Getting there!

Comments

[bauhausfrau.livejournal.com]

Yay, another Fairy! I really love that second plate, something about the veil and the sheer sleeves is really compelling to me.

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

I just had to jump on this bandwagon! Yeah, I think it looks so misty and airy.

[girliegirl32786.livejournal.com]

I love your plans! Very cool!

And I love that second plate! I have vague plans to reproduce it (the kind that may never actually materialize); the sheer sleeves and veil are just so cool!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I love the sheer sleeves and veil too, but I'll probably go with shot puffed sleeves instead, just because they're easy to fit. Vague plans to reproduce are fun! They keep things exciting and inspired! :)