Project Blogway

oday is Project Blogway, hosted by the lovely Lisa from A Whimsical Bohemian and Terisa from Sabii Wabii. There will be a list of people designing Paper Dresses on Terisa's Project Blogway post on her blog and Lisa's blog.

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I love paper, so the idea of creating a dress out of paper really inspired me. I started off with some sketches. This is Louise, she is a model from Paris and she is my favorite runway model.



Then I gathered some favorite papers, especially some hand-made papers, and toile paper tape.



Double-sided tape, a few brads and my favorite hole puncher were all the tools I needed.



I always have black and white toile tissue paper on hand to wrap my Etsy packages. This tissue paper has a scalloped edge, so I thought it was perfect for the trim of the scarf.




Paper lace detail.



Paper bows add just the right detail, and I can't resist black and white toile paper.



The perfect accessory...paper flowers of course. How about a bitty paper bee?



Little paper bows with a snowflake brad.



coffee filters, paper, toile paper tape, and tissue paper.

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I designed this dress for my Once upon a time figure...

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I love texture, and designing a paper dress is just like designing any mixed-media...it's in the details.





The front of the dress hung on a virtual dress form.



The back of the dress without the scarf.



I don't have a dress form or mannequin, but I do have a garment rack in my laundry room. I took a hanger half-form and used that to design the dress as it hung from my garment rack. Here is the finished dress on the rack. I used to love watching the racks of clothes being wheeled down the street in Manhattan in the garment district.

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Every little paper party frock needs a little paper purse. I found this paper bag, made from Japanese newspaper, folded in only a way that the Oragami culture can do.


I embellished this purse for evening attire.



So, here comes Louise down the runway.





Now it is time to join Project Blogway and see all the designers of paper dresses. So, please stop by A Whimsical Bohemian and see the list on Lisa's Blog. Lisa is one of the most talented ladies, and she hosts One World One Heart every year. I love her blog. Be sure to visit Terisa at Sabii Wabii. She was a dress designer and had a line of clothing for Neiman Marcus...I can only imagine what these two ladies have designed!! Ladies, these flowers are for you. Thank you for the inspiration.

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