Bride Bodice - Silk layer 1

Finally I got around to the silk it was very nerve wracking! The finish is still not smooth and I am not sure how to correct it. But I will wait till the eyelets are all inserted and then I can do a good press, it feels lovely though and will have the over-top to disguise any imperfections!

Bride - Overtop 1

I have started a bead weaving with white 4 mm bugle beads and some lavender seed beads. It will create a neckline border for the overtop. I am trying it out by draping the organza over the model. The loom is made out of balsa wood, it is pretty rough but gets the job done! I learnt this technique when I worked on the Lord of the Rings movies. This is how they made the bead border of the 'mithrel vest' that Frodo gets from the elves...

Bride inspiration

This is the Oscar De La Renta gown that has inspired me! This dress is very playful and the over-top idea really grabs me because it is uncommon and covers me up a bit! it has bead embellishing which I thought about doing but I have had some other ideas...