Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Next Up: Ombre Chiffon Dress

I have a musical performance coming up tomorrow--and as always, I love to set self-imposed deadlines to make complicated dresses in less than a week.

The musical theme this time around is Classic Country, so I felt that it must have a flouncy skirt. Right? When I came across McCalls 4414, I knew it was the one. That skirt has EIGHT gathered panels. I ran out of fabric around 6, but I think that's ok. I don't want to get buried in chiffon.

I found this amazing green ombre chiffon at B&J.


Aren't the colors gorgeous? I'm using the pale green at the top and the darker at the bottom.

Off to sew! Next time I say I'm going to whip up a complicated chiffon dress under a deadline, please talk some sense into me.

P.S. I think I was subliminally influenced by this video of Tammy Wynette wearing a flouncy green chiffon dress.


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  1. AnonymousDecember 10, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    There's something in the air cos I'm feeling the big poufy, flouncy everything too! Love the ombre!

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  2. UnknownDecember 10, 2013 at 12:17 PM

    I agree with the comment above. I'm currently working on a big flouncy tibi inspired skirt with green taffeta

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  3. UnknownDecember 10, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    I 'heart' that fabric sooooooo much!!!!

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  4. lapDecember 10, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    I approve so highly of Tammy Wynette inspiration I can't even tell you.

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  5. Abbi JaneDecember 10, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    Oooh! I love it.

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  6. Fräulein K.December 10, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    wonderful colours, great choice

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  7. UnknownDecember 10, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    Can't wait to see the finished dress!

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  8. lpDecember 10, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    That ombre is super cool! Can't wait to see the finished product!

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  9. ColleenDecember 10, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    I love it! Put a bow on it somewhere in honor of Tammy's beauty!

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  10. CatherineDecember 10, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    how exciting! its gonna look so excellent, all that green and fluff! Loverly!

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  11. abaileyDecember 10, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    Oh I love green!!! Cannot wait to see it.

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  12. AnonymousDecember 10, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    It's okay to set crazy goal if one, they're attainable, which in your case it totally is and two, the end result is worth it. I don't think I need to justify the latter reason - green chiffon is always well worth it!

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  13. Lady IDDecember 10, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    That fabric is lovely

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  14. Sarah December 10, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    How scrumptious! I can't wait to see the finished dress, and good luck with your performance.

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  15. VivianaDecember 11, 2013 at 3:29 AM

    After seeing your post and the beautiful pattern you are using and the video of Tammy and her lovely dress, I'm totally daydreaming of chiffon too...
    but I have so many projects in queue that I'll have to save it for another inspired day!
    Can't wait to see your finished creation!

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  16. gwenstellaDecember 11, 2013 at 3:39 AM

    oooh I'm looking forward to seeing the end product!! xx

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  17. SarahDecember 11, 2013 at 4:45 AM

    How gorgeous is that ombré fabric, love it love it love it!

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  18. FlorenceDecember 11, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Oh I can't wait to see the outcome!

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  19. JenniferDecember 11, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Gorgeous Fabric. Good luck making your deadline. Sometimes creating a deadline can be good.

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  20. allie J.December 11, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    check out that side ponytail on the pattern illustrations! not a style i usually associate with the 1950s!

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  21. UnknownDecember 13, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    Love the shape, the colours and the ombre effect. It is simply stunning- every bit of it!
    Thanks for sharing!
    XOXO
    Rebecca

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