My last project for the contest

My last project for the Folkwear contest.I fininsh it on december 30 .I was so tired because of my job and I must admit I did not work as much as I should on it due to that.

The proposed pattern is a simple dress without sleeve (strap shoulder) with a tunic or a vest to wear over it .The pattern is an hommage to Isadora Duncan , a designer of the 1910.

I wish to give the dress a modern touch but with some acccent of the 1920 which is a period I like.I decided to not buy the major fabric for the dress , using a black extensible bamboo mix I already have.I buy a red velvet ribbon red organza and a light red lace.For the lace I wish to have something more shiny but I was limited to this choice.

A front view of the finish dress and cloak.The pattern of the dress is simply a front and a back which I made more wide and add a belt.The neckline is higher and more round.The shoulder straps are cross on the back.The jacket or vest in pattern is very like a rectangle .I use the major piece of it and turn the squarre into a round form .The result give a small cloak longer on the side which remember the sleeve of the original jacket.

I wish to have a very low back but I didn't want to create a dress which have to be worn without a bra.I use a piece of lace to create a back.I remember to saw something similar in Madeleine Vionnet creation so I try it .

A close view of the back.The lace is place to arrive high in the neck and the side are place the straps.

A front view of the cloak .The edge is simply a black picot point and is close by a hook and eye .

A view of the back of the cloak.

After doing three differents projects for this contest , I'm glad it's over .I did take a break in the beginning of january and now I'm back to work.