Skirting Around.

So this is where I make the lower half of the orignal dress into a long, floor sweeping skirt with train.

Original zipper removed, lining tacked in and tacked along top edge with a running stitch.

 Darts to shape the waist. Levelling off the waist.

Reshaping the hemline as the original design wasn't symetrical.

Lace taken from train of the lace jacket, tacked to the back of the skirt train.  Adds interest to the back train of the skirt as she walks down the isle and gives her vows at the alter. 

New zipper tacked in and then stitched.  Handstitched to lining and stabstitching to hold the skirt fabric in place so it doesn't drop.

                                                  Waistband added and stitched in place.

 Lace overlay on train added.  Seperate lace flower pieces handstitched to cover up vintage pollin stains.

Glass buttons and loops add the finishing touch to the vintage inspired design.