Siouxsiequeue's Blog — The Cocktail Dress Project

Progress Update: The Cocktail Dress Project

Posted by Suzanne Gutierrez on

Progress Update: The Cocktail Dress Project
This week I managed to add about 1,300 more rings to the bodice, focusing on shaping the sleeve on the right side and completing the bodice's sides. I also did some work on the neckline and back of the dress. The entire piece is taking shape, and I'm pleased with the progress to this point.

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I'm Back!! A Cocktail Dress Project Update

Posted by Suzanne Gutierrez on

I'm Back!! A Cocktail Dress Project Update
Happy Blog Day! I'm sorry that there haven't been new blog posts in the past few weeks. I had a sinus infection that brought all Siouxsiequeue's work to a halt. Happily, thanks to my excellent doctor, I'm running at 100% again and am (finally) back to work, which brings us to the reason for today's blog, The Cocktail Dress Project!

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The Cocktail Dress Project Begins!

Posted by Suzanne Gutierrez on

The Cocktail Dress Project Begins!
Happy Blog Day! I've been looking forward to this week's blog update because I have started work on the Cocktail Dress project! I received the first box of rings last Friday and started right away, though I haven't completed as much work as I would have liked. I have a super fun sinus infection, and it's challenging to focus on small rings when you're full of decongestant.

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The Cocktail Dress Project

Posted by Suzanne Gutierrez on

The Cocktail Dress Project
ve wanted to make a chainmaille cocktail dress for a while. A few years ago, a friend of mine shared a photo of an unbelievably beautiful Dior dress, and I've been thinking about doing a similar style ever since.

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