Padme – Star Wars (Lake Gown – 3rd Version)
Made for: San Diego Comic Con 2006
Background: I still wasn’t satisfied with the version I made in March 2006 – I decided to sell it and start over.
Journal Entries: Read more at my Padme Lake Dress #3 tag
Patterns Used: Vogue 7797 (altered)
Underdress: I used the same pattern for the underdress that I used in my earlier version – only I made it longer and fuller. I also made it out of spandex this time – a little heavier than it should probably be but comfortable and I liked the drape. It got dyed before adding anything else.
Overdress: I made muslin from some cheap fabric, got it shaped the way I wanted, then used that as a pattern to cut out my real fabric (a silk blend). After getting those pieces cut, hemmed and attached, I gathered the sleeves, and attached some form-fitting spandex sleeves underneath to keep them in place. Then that was dyed.
I did omit the satin edging from this version (finally added it to my 2008 version).
Accessories: All of my accessories were from my earlier version, except that I made a new little jewelry piece for the tie on the front.
History: I did love this version but I remade it again in 2008 and 2019 – the original panels leftover from this version eventually became a disneybound shawl.
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