This dress features a stunning pleated design in a bold hydrangea band navy blue colorblock, making it perfect for a summer wedding or a night out on the town
9 October 1875
For starters, athleisure, jeans and anything you'd rock on a regular day is a definite no
1 Metre Blue Brocade 1 Metre White Brocade 1 Metre Coutil 1 Metre of light blue cotton Trim Piping cord Boning Swarovski flat back crystals colour Silk Length of stiff lace for the collar at least 3" wide Hook and eye tape, if you cannot get blue, then get white and dye it 1cm pale blue velvet ribbon 3" wide pale blue ribbon Swags McCalls M6139 3 metres of 2.5cm lace Stiff netting 2 metres of bias binding Optional hanging crystals and trim Sleeves Simplicity 8881 for the sleeves only, or something similar Hoop A small bustle if required Length of black ribbon or trim to make the choker To Make the Petticoat: This completes the skirt
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