This is a small/petite dress I am working on specifically for this challenge. It has an asymmetrical strap The bodice has been constructed of lace strips, about 1/2 inch wide, using a basic straight stitch followed by a gathering stitch. I have also embellished it by hand with red beads (they The remainder of the dress is lined on the inside with red material (it may be very light weight taffetta or satin – the fabric wasn’t labeled when I bought it). the bottom of the dress on the outside is a polyester fabric. With the bottom design the dress has an asian look. sash is a chiffon material.

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