This is Sophie who has a degree in Costume Design and keeps turning up at the shop with friends and family working out what she will make next. She is quite an inspiration.
The pattern was drafted herself and is using a cotton brocade which is heavy enough to hold shape but drapey enough to swing and not stick out.
Lulu wearing her cloqué brocade bodice made by Jane. It is lined in cotton poplin as we needed something a bit beefier than normal lining to protect her sensitive skin from the lurex. The neck and armholes are bound with jersey bias. Because the zip needs to be open end and colours are limited the zip was put in the side seam so as not to draw attention to the dubious colour match.
Lulu wearing her Tom and Linda Platt (Vogue 1348) yellow and turquoise poly/lurex brocade dress, made by Jane. The pattern has box pleats with bizarre instructions (Jane followed them once then did the rest her way). It has a concealed zip, silk underlining and velvet ready made piping around the armholes and neck. There is a petticoat in turquoise cotton poplin which is trimmed in lace. There are a million pieces to this pattern and so whilst it was not particularly difficult make (especially when ignoring the box pleat construction) it took a long time to cut out all the pieces.
This dress needs a fabric with a certain amount of bounce to it and this brocade worked a treat. The petticoat has ruffles and lace trim galore but the skirt hoops out all by itself.
Malin modelling her amazing white cotton cloqué brocade dress.
Fabrics and Notions:
White cloqué brocade
White Venezia lining
Invisible zip
Pattern: Butterick retro 6582
Pink and Raspberry 60’s retro floral 87% Polyester 13% Cotton Brocade
Pastel Blue, Pink, Yellow and Green 60’s retro floral 87% Polyester 13% Cotton Brocade
Silver, Aqua and Lavender floral 80% Polyester 20% Cotton Brocade
Neon Pink and Aqua floral 80% Polyester 20% Cotton Brocade
Mid Grey and Silver Grey floral 89% Polyester 11% Cotton Brocade
Jade Turquoise and Eau de Nil floral 89% Polyester 11% Cotton Brocade
Light Blue and Mint floral 89% Polyester 11% Cotton Brocade
Sky Blue/ Orange and Turquoise poppy printed Stretch Cotton Brocade
White, Gold and Cream 50% Cotton 48% Polyester 2% Poly abstract jacquard brocade Suiting
Lemon Yellow polka penny spot Cotton and Acetate Brocade (exact composition unknown)
Teal Green Cream and Pink 69% Polyester 30% Cotton 2% Metallic heavy Brocade Suiting
Tan Brown, Neon Pink and Plum Purple retro floral design 51% Cotton 38% Polyester 11% Polyamide Brocade Coating / heavy Suiting from Riverside
Cream, Yellow, Lime and Tan daisy floral Cotton Mix Cloqué Brocade Suiting
Champagne Beige, Blue, Red, Green Multicolour floral print with spot 60% Cotton 40% Polyester Brocade
Pink Green and Multicolour floral print on spot 60% Cotton 40% Polyester Brocade
Lilac and Blue Monet style Cloqué Brocade. 61% Polyester 21% Polyamide 18% Cotton
Mid Grey and Ecru penny spot 49% Cotton 28% Polyester 23% Polyamide Brocade
Ultramarine and Ecru penny spot 49% Cotton 28% Polyester 23% Polyamide Brocade
Teal and Ecru penny spot 49% Cotton 28% Polyester 23% Polyamide Brocade
Red and White polka dot 70% Cotton 30% Polyester Brocade Suiting
Navy and Grey geometric daisy floral stretch Brocade Suiting. 56% Cotton39% Polyester 5%Elastane
Royal Blue and Multi-colour spot and floral print 40% Cotton 20% Viscose 20% Polyester 20% Nylon Brocade
Royal Blue, Navy and Silver Lamé geometric weave 66% Wool 19% Acrylic 12% Cotton 3% Polyester jacquard Coating from LG
Beige Cream crosses 50% Polyester 47% Cotton 3% Elastane stretch Brocade
Silver Grey Baroque floral 50% Polyester 47% Cotton 3% Elastane stretch Brocade
Aqua Blue Baroque floral 50% Polyester 47% Cotton 3% Elastane stretch Brocade
Ice Pink Baroque floral 50% Polyester 47% Cotton 3% Elastane stretch Brocade
Light Blue and White lace design Cotton and Polyester Brocade Suiting
White elite PBT Poly, Cotton and Acrylic chevron Brocade Suiting
Silver Grey and Ivory mini abstract animal design 66% Polyester 34% Cotton Cloqué Brocade
Champagne Beige and Ivory floral 50% Polyester 47% Cotton 3% Elastane Brocade
Pale Blue and Ivory floral 50% Polyester 47% Cotton 3% Elastane Brocade
Champagne Beige and Ivory spotty 50% Polyester 47% Cotton 3% Elastane Brocade
Pale Blue and Ivory spotty 50% Polyester 47% Cotton 3% Elastane stretch Brocade
Multicoloured vintage look floral cotton mix Brocade
Black circles Viscose and Cotton Chenille Jacket and Coat weight Brocade
Taupe Beige stretch Cotton mix Brocade
Turquoise Blue stretch Cotton mix Brocade
Black and Bronze spot Viscose Cotton and Lurex Chenille Brocade
Cobalt Blue and Black square patterned Brocade Ponte Cotton/Poly/Elastane Jersey
Winter White and Black square patterned Brocade Ponte Cotton/Poly/Elastane Jersey
Navy Blue, Jade Green and White Cotton Mix Brocade
Aqua/Gold Poly Cotton Acetate Brocade.
