Patterns and Petticoats.

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First things off, I actually hate slips. But being born and raised in true Southern traditions and as a fashion designer who knows how things should look, hang and FLATTER, let me tell you a slip can make or break a skirt or dress. But back to me, you should know what you're getting into by following my journey the next couple of years.
*I'm a 3 semester senior in fashion design at Philadelphia University
* I'm from Maryland, born and raised in the DMV (not the dept of motor vehicles, the District [of Columbia], Maryland, Virginia metro area)
* I love Jesus, I thank Him for my talents and gifts
* I have an awesome boyfriend and a crazy (but supportive and amazing) family. They may make guest appearances.
* I love the Pittsburgh Steelers. They may also make appearances.

I am making a wedding dress and its driving me crazy.
Back to slips and petticoats. I thought to let you all see the vision beforehand, but I thought it would be more fun to go along blindly with me, the sad part is I know the vision and am equally lost. Because all I have are random pieces of muslin to make patterns and 3 yards of 72" wide tulle and scraps of satin, which will magically become something like this in a week or two.
The wedding gown is for a Philadelphia area competition between the various design schools for Sew in Love, the winning gown will be featured with the designer in the spring Philadelphia Style magazine and a few other things. Since its also a mandatory class project i'll also be entering it into my schools annual fashion show, among other things... so I want it to be perfect. Who knows, maybe I'll want to wear it one day.
For pictures from last years show go here. My dress is slide 44.

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