NEW DESIGN | Winterstruck Raventail Dress

Raventail Dress

You know that Fancy Nancy syndrome that makes a girl want to wear cut lace and scalloped hems every day? That's what I'm indulging with this laser-cut lace design, which is actually a top and skirt worn as a dress. You've seen me design coordinating pieces and style them as a dress before with the Marquette and St. Ignace designs. I love the versatility! It's like getting four outfits for the price of one.  Design home-run!

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How to Lengthen a Mini Dress with a Ruffle

A ruffled band is a great way to add length to a mini dress because you can make your ruffle up to 12-15 inches long. Treating a dress this way will enhance the casual vibe of either a peasant dress or relaxed mini dress. The secret is keeping the amount of ruffling in check so the gathers don't make your ruffle balloon out in an alarming way. No one wants wants that. 

My dress was 44 inches around at the bottom. I cut my fabric so when I sewed the bands together, they'd equal 110 inches which gave me plenty of fullness for gathers.

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