Custom Work
Sewing and needlework has always been a part of Evelyn’s
life. Some of her fondest memories were
learning these skills from her grandmother “Nana”, who gave her the confidence
that if it could be done, with a needle, thread or fabric Evelyn could “figure
it out and do it”. Over the years Evelyn has also been a product designer and
wedding/formal wear designer. She has
made or altered thousands of gowns in her career. Evelyn’s other passion is
bobbin Lace. So, what happens when you put garment design and bobbin lace
together? You create a museum quality one of a kind Wedding gown! Here is the story about “THE” (totally
handmade eleGANTz) gown.
Process of creating “THE” gown:
Talk to bride about her dreams
Take the brides measurements
Create a pattern
Make a muslin mock-up, fitting and adjustments
Sketch a lace design
Started creating
Facts about “THE” gown:
Thread used, Egyptian cotton 36/3 and Opera 5 for gimp
Over 2000 meters of threads used to make 685 square inches of lace
Over 500 hours to complete
Dress fabric Ivory dupioni silk
Pictures are worth a thousand words, here is the final result:
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All of the lace was made on this 15” sawdust stuffed pillow using Old Holland bobbins. The thread used was 36/2 Egyptian Cotton with Size 5 Opera for the gimp. The heavier gimp help accent each motif. The finished lace was enclosed in plastic bags so it won’t get dirty while working on other parts of the lace.