Three fairies down, four to go!
It was really refreshing to work with a colour other than black. The 'petal' layered look I created, inspired by the dress designed on Project Runway, Season 7 in the episode 'the Fashion Farm'. It has lots of fluffy bounce to it, something I've loved so far in all this Fairy couture. I was amused when I first stitched on the olive green sequins onto the pointed sections of each layered, when I first looked at it, a voice in my head screamed 'NOT GLITTERY ENOUGH'. Sometimes, there just ain't enough rhinestones, ha?
This week, I went through three different ‘swagger vests’ for this Tinkerbell look, and was on the verge of totally tossing the idea aside. Almost.
The problem was that the design in my original sketch never came out the way I imagined it. So instead of fighting a loosing battle with the original pattern, I went and made a fresh start on a new vest, this time covering it in sequins. But after stitching a bunch of the plastic stones on, I felt the garment just looked tacky, like a cheap magician’s costume. However, it did give me the idea of making a bejewelled neckpiece that really strikes the eye and beautifully compliments the simplicity of the bodice.
By at this point, even though I was pleased with the overall look at that point, I longed for those broadened shoulders and impact the vest would ultimately make. So yesterday afternoon I gave it one last shot, making a third template. Only this time, I decided to create that furry flare draped effect by applying the same layered patterns I’d used on the skirt. The end result wasn’t as bold and Beyonce as I was hoping it would be, but it looks amazing against the sequined necklace!
This completed look is as close to my original sketch as I could wish for. This whole Fairy project has enlightened me to the process of multiple attempts to get the results you want. The process is still frustrating, and when you spend so much time on one piece it can drive you artistically insane. But I’m still proud of what I accomplished in the end, but I’m more than ready to be done with the Tinkerbell dress.
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