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Here at Last - The Art Deco Preservation Ball
Here at Last - The Art Deco Preservation Ball

Well, the day of the ball arrived and I was prepared!  This year's theme was Death on The Nile (the Agatha Christie Murder Mystery) with a focus on Egyptian Revival of the Art Deco era.

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Draping in Fashion Fabric - Progress on My Preservation Ball Gown
Draping in Fashion Fabric - Progress on My Preservation Ball Gown

This blog post is about how I drape my gowns in the fashion fabric.  This is only just the beginning.  It will take me working on the dress in my spare time over the course of the next few weeks to get a final dress.

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Designing my (Art Deco Preservation Ball) Gown
Designing my (Art Deco Preservation Ball) Gown

For me, it usually starts with Fabric.  This time, I was lucky enough to be gifted two beautiful pieces of silk from my friend, assistant and fellow fabric-lover, Maria Chenut....

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