Opal rose fantasy wedding (or not) dress

Description

I feel the need of a dress like this. So I am offering someone the chance to have the twin made. Mine will be in dark colors, yours will be in an opal-themed palette.

This could work wonderfully for a bride, but not only for that.

This is a one-time offer. I do not replicate my pieces.

Materials and technique

The piece will be built starting froma  corset foundation. It will be boned with both steel and synthetic whalebone. synthetic whalebone will complete the recreation of the historical look with accuracy that matches the highest accuracy standards of feel, hand and flexibility. It will be a triumph of hand painted roses and peonies and tulle and rhinestones.

There will be no machine topstitching on the exterior. I iwll probably crochet the branches out of chenille and add glass spikes.

Many elements will be entirely hand-finished. I take the faster road only when it does not influence the look and meaningfully improves time and cost.

Bespoke

Fitted and structured garments require a meticulous approach that goes far beyond simple made-to-measure adjustments. Two individuals with the same bust measurement can have entirely different body structures, postures, and cup sizes. For an investment like this, the fit must be superior to anything ready-made.

For this reason, a mock-up (toile) is included in the price.

The process is as follows:

1. I draft a pattern based exclusively on your measurements.

2. I build a structured toile with boning where necessary.

3. I ship it to you for fitting.

4. We schedule a video call where I assess the fit, guide you through marking key points, and ask for reference photos.

5. You ship the toile back to me.

6. I revise the entire pattern using this information to create your final garment.

Each pattern is drafted from scratch, every time. Bespoke garments may require up to forty separate measurements. I will provide a full measurement tutorial before we begin.

Requirements

These commissions are open to everyone, provided you grant me a degree of creative freedom. This does not mean altering your aesthetic or transforming you from an elf into an evil witch; rather, it acknowledges that ideas evolve during construction. Fabrics, colors, and details often dictate what the piece needs to reach its full potential. That is typically where the magic happens.

Before we start, you must have proper historical undergarments, as the silhouette depends on them:

• good hoopskirt

• a spaghetti strap top to wear underneath the bodice, to protect your won skin

Timeline

I usually have an 8 months waiting line. I usually do my best to start the mock-up earlier, but before that time frame I will not be able to start the final dress. If you have a strict deadline, please email me at [email protected] BEFORE placing the order.

Payment plans are available.

Please provide a phone number at checkout and fill the form with an email address you check at least twice a week.

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