Rebekah and I had a special and unusually girly weekend not two weeks ago! We spent the weekend square dancing in Galveston as you probably know by now.
Last time, I showed you pictures and a demo of the teenagers in the zebra striped lime green ruffled dresses but I mentioned that Rebekah had designed her own 'modern' style square dance dress. Here it is!
The owner of a square dance dressmaking company is discussing her construction of the pleated circle skirt. It's not an easy thing to make!
He also gave her some information about a possible internship with a fashion design place in Houston. She loves to design skirts in particular and we thought this might be an interesting thing to look into.
Here's a video of a line dance with Rebekah in her new skirt. I thought it looked lovely! Who would have ever thought a circle skirt could look so modern?
I designed this trumpet skirt myself. I've found that I had a little trouble with it hanging right and staying snug around my waist. But I think it turned out pretty good anyway.
And of course I made this skirt up as well.. I had trouble with it too. The fabric was too light and I really need to add a ruffle to the bottom to give it some weight. Personally, I think a circle skirt needs a waistband unless you have a good belt. I just bought one for this dress. It's especially designed for square dance skirts.
Have you ever tried to design your own skirt? Did you have any trouble with it?
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Rebekah is so talented. Her skirt is amazing. You must continue to share with us her designs and keep us updated on the path she takes into fashion design. I am very interested.
Trudy
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Very cute. Love the video and how the skirt looks when she twirls.
I love the video, too. I meant to tell you that you look really beautiful in that dark colored dress.
Great video and you looked great in the black dress. I think it is great that you and your daughter spend such quality time together. As always, thanks for sharing.
Lovely skirts! I can't imagine designing something so neat; it takes a talent that I just don't have! :)
oh yes, skirts can be fiddly ... an intersection of fit,fabric, drape, design, and body shape. I've had some good luck and some fails. I like your daughter's version! lovely ... internship in fashion design? I hope it works out. What an opportunity,
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