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This dress was inspired by the Spring 2009 Prada fashion line.  I saw their ads in magazines and I loved the neck detail, how the fabric is gathered at the neck and tied with a bow, and how the fabric seems lightweight and crinkly.  I used a gold silk taffeta with a very nice sheen, and matching all purpose thread. 

I am very interested in couture sewing techniques, so I created this dress using only hand stitching.  I used a pattern block I drafted for myself, and I cut slits on the pattern at the neckline to account for the fullness of the fabric and the gathers.  I also widened the waist and the skirt to account for the gathers.  I used backstiches at the neckline, at the waist, and for the pockets to add strength and flexibility.  I used tiny running stitches to sew the back front and side pieces together because I knew they wouldn't get that much stress.  I used pick stiches to sew the bias binding I made for the key hole opening at the neck and for the arm holes.  I used the invisible hem stitch to hem the dress.  I reinforced the pockets with interfacing so it wouldn't sag.  At the waist, I inserted elastic to hold in the waist of the dress. 

To create the wrinkles, I simply bunch the dress up when I store it, and I fold and twist it and press.

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