Month: April 2018

Kimono Dress ‘Aldebaran’

Dess, Kimono, Patchwork, recycled fabrics
Three quarter side view

    

‘Aldebaran’ : a reddish star in Taurus Aldebaran info site

“The reddish star Aldebaran – the fiery eye of the Bull in the constellation Taurus – is an ageing star and a huge star! The computed diameter is between 35 and 40 solar diameters.”

Orange and red flowers in patchwork fabrics inspired the name.

Front, inserted lace loops 2018-04-20
Loops encased under collar
Aldebaran, ful frontl dummy, sunny workshop - 001 - annotated 2018-05-05 14.36.54
Aldebaran, front lacings closeup, collar - 001 - edited annotated 2018-05-05

Front lacings adjustable bust size 36-42 inch.  Lacing can be removed.

Back, lower, right inset, Clear, close - 2018-04-11 19.17.52 - 002 - edited

 

Aldebaran, RS threequarters dummy, room - 002 - edited - annotated 2018-05-05

Making

Aldebarran sleeves, showing satin lining 2018-04-07 17.06.37

1.Front bodice pieces, pinned to lining one sleeve2018-04-07 - 002 - annotated 1400scale

2.Bodice back, sleeves, layout 2018-04-07 - 002 - edited 1500scale

5.Left side, inset, pinned patchworks 2018-04-08 - 002 - annotated 1400scaled

6.Left, bottom, inset, patchworks2018-04-11 - 002 - annotated 1500scaled
7.Front bottom, side insets 2018-04-11 - 002 - annotated 1500scaled
 
MAKING:  Patches are cut in equal sizes: (18cm here) then pinned to lining shapes of all pattern pieces.  Adjust shapes of patches as garment shape needs.  (First define and cut garment shape pattern pieces with lining, which is easier than adding lining afterwards!).  Here, a peachy shiny satin blouse was used for sleeve lining and standard black lining cut from dresses is used for the main body.
The bodice front and back and sleeves are joined by ‘princess-line’ seam which goes from front high-waist up and over shoulder to back high-waist.  Skirt is made separately then joined to the bodice and sleeves.
 Lining at side position is slit to enclose insert, or use existing side seam in skirt alterations.

Collar making and attaching

To buy ‘Aldebaran Kimono Dress’ direct from Amelia, or to commission a new one, please email ameliajhoskins@gmail.com (Online shop under reconstruction)