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Friday, October 8, 2010

Historical Costume Festival - "Rear Window" Grace Kelly inspired dress

This week Atlanta is hosting the Historical Costume Festival. It sounded like so much fun, I just had to join in with some old pictures of my costumes. As I'm too sick to take new pictures.

For my first drafted pattern back in 2008, I wanted to copy one of my favorite dresses that Grace Kelly wears. It is from the movie, Rear Window.

::Inspiration::

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Grace Kelly

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::My Version::

Back View

"Grace Kelly"


::Fabrics Used::

The bodice is made out of black velveteen. While the skirt is made out of gray satin with a sliver glitter organza overlay. I drafted the pattern for the bodice and sleeves. For the skirt I just used a circle skirt pattern that I have from simplicity. 


~Ashley

4 comments:

Kellie said...

So lovely! You did an excellent job of capturing the classic flavor of the original. Love the gloves, also=)
Delightful!

~Kellie~

Anonymous said...

So pretty! That has also been one of my very favorite of her dresses. :) Good job!

Atlanta said...

It's so classy! Great interpretation of Kelly's dress! I love the swishiness of the skirt!!

The Dreamstress said...

I love it! It's the perfect modern prom or ball dress, but also so clearly Grace Kelly!

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