Autumn's Dress

Autumn's dress started with the brown 2-piece, pictured left (skirt & shawl not pictured).  The bodice needed more color, so salmon colored beading was added across the bust line.  Cream colored lace with chocolate edging was also beaded and added on as shoulder straps.

The skirt from the salmon dress was removed and used as the under skirt.  The brown skirt was cut open and used as the over skirt, wit the addition with the same cream lace and stock salmon ribbon.

For the bustle, the brown shawl--trimmed in the same salmon ribbon was utilized.  The front bow adornment from the salmon dress was also used.  More stock ribbon, fabric, and flowers finished the bustle design.  Two lace panels were hung on the sides to had a third color and movement...