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Topic: How to Make a Roaring 20's Yellow Flapper Dress!! (now with Tutorial!!)  (Read 118317 times)
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« on: July 21, 2005 10:45:11 PM »

My fiance's cousin is having a birthday party this weekend with a Roaring 20's theme, so naturally I jumped at the excuse to make myself a flapper dress (I LOVE flapper dresses!) and came up with this:





Here are the side views:



And a close up of the skirt:



And the rose pin, pearls and lace:



I used a top and a skirt I already had as a pattern, although I had to modify the top a bit. The top was quite low so I added lace to conceal any boobage that may occur while dancing. The pearls hanging off the drop-waist are two pearl necklaces that I cut up, and the rose pin I purchased from a shop, although it would be quite easy to make. The straps are ribbon, which is thread through the casing along the top.
It ended up turning out a lot better than I thought it would and was pretty easy to make too. The skirt also twirls really well - I can't wait to go dancing in it!!!  Grin



A tutorial can be found HERE in my blog.

Feel free to ask if something doesn't make sense, and post pics when you're done!
** Check out crafty423's and princessblueberry's version on page 12, ImperiestroMary's version on page 16 and Tia Cherry's, danaefromclay's version on page 17 and cavegrrl's version on page 22!
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« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2005 10:56:08 PM »

ok, I've never had a flapper affinity, except when I read "gentlemen prefer blondes, but gentlemen marry brunettes." i always thought NOONE could possibly have a flattering flapper dress.

you dance in that dress, dear, cuz it SO RULES!! i'm so impressed, as I turn into a flapper overnight....
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« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2005 10:57:21 PM »

oh. my. GOSH!  I love the 20's!  I love Flappers!  AND I LOVE YOUR DRESS!  (would you mind if I saved it for future reference?)  Please take pictures at the party and don't forget to post!
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« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2005 10:57:42 PM »

I love the pearls! Awesome dress.
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« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2005 11:01:35 PM »

how did you do the skirt? I loveeeeeee it.
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« Reply #5 on: July 21, 2005 11:03:04 PM »

I love it! I bet you'll be the hit of the party!
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« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2005 11:09:28 PM »

That is the coolest dress.  You're going to knock everybody out in that.
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« Reply #7 on: July 21, 2005 11:12:33 PM »

That's Gorgeous! The beads are the perfect touch
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« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2005 11:47:30 PM »

oh my goodness gosh, I think I'm in love.

I've been wanting a dress like that for ages.  You've just inspired me, miss.
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« Reply #9 on: July 22, 2005 01:07:50 AM »

*gasp*

This is SO pretty.

You're gonna OWN that party!   Grin
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