Minerva Posh Frock Reveal

A couple of weeks ago I gave you a little teaser of a special outfit I was making to wear for the Minerva Crafts blogger meet up dinner (wow, that was a mouthful, wasn't it!?)

 

Well, as I'm sure you know, the big event has now taken place, and I can therefore reveal my dress in all it's glory.

 



 

I'm really pleased with how it turned out, even though I say so myself! 

 

I have a "thing" for one shouldered dresses. I've wanted one ever since my mum convinced me that a one shouldered wedding dress wasn't appropriate (I still think it would have been gorgeous, but that's another story).

 

So, given the opportunity to make a posh frock, that's where my mind headed first.  I found a Butterick pattern, B5987 that had the perfect one shouldered bodice and paired it with some gorgeous John Kaldor cotton lawn.   As I mentioned in my teaser post, I underlined the bodice with silk organza.  Although I considered boning the bodice I didn't, but maybe should have put one piece of boning by the zip, as it did wrinkle a little. 

 

 

As you can see, I changed the skirt.  I didn't fancy the gathers around my waist, so I drafted my own skirt.  I think it ended up being approximately a semi circle, which I loosely pleated onto the bottom of the bodice. 

 

 

The bodice creates an almost cap sleeve on the left which I found very flattering and comfortable. 

 

 

It was a great dress to wear for a fantastic evening.  Thank you Minerva Crafts for giving me the opportunity, and occasion to make such a posh frock!