The first part of the dress was a simple flat front/back pattern I drafted up really fast. I did want the hem at the top to look seamless so in V1, I ended up using a glue on it. I don't remember what type but once it was dried, it was fine and held up well.


I played TETRIS for the patterns. I had some left over gold fabric for the shapes. I painstakingly drew out probably more than a dozen shapes on heat n bond, cut them all out by hand then cut out more if they weren't lying the way I exactly wanted them to.


Laying them all down allowed me to figure out if I needed more shapes or not. I was only covering the front part but I cheated and covered the back part (I think) of the ends if they ever turned and showed on camera. The belt is hand tied so the shapes are still delicate but hold up well.


V1 test fit. The gloves, choker and leggings were made on the fly. Because I had this groundwork, for V2, all I did was re-do the dress to make it more structured. Yet even with the structure, I still have to be taped in :')