A Scarlet Satin Bridal Gown



 
This is a Vera Wang design from Vogue patterns. The fabric is a silk duchess satin in scarlet. It is underlined in silk organza and lined in matching scarlet silk charmeuse.The front is fitted and straight; the back features two dozen buttons custom-covered in scarlet satin, and a scalloped-hem inset creating a mermaid silhouette. The inset is embellished with three charmeuse roses, matching the headpiece. 

This is a gown for a joyful bride who is sure of her personal style.


 
 
ITEM  UNIT/PRICE  TOTAL 
Dressmaker fee  -- 
$1200.00
Vogue pattern #1756  25.00 
25.00
Cotton muslin for toile 6 yards @ $2.99/yd 
17.20
Scarlet silk duchess satin  5.75 yd @ $22.5/yd 
130.00
Scarlet silk charmeuse lining 2 yd @ $15/yd 
30.00 
Silk organza underlining 5 yd @ $7/yd
35.00
Corselette:
Red cotton jacquard 
1 yd @ $10/yd 
10.00
Grosgrain ribbon 
1 yd @ .86/yd 
.86 
Hook and eye tape 
1 pack @ $6.05 
6.05
Boning 
2 packs @ $3.29 
6.58 
Horsehair:
Sleeve, 1" 
.5 yd @ $1.39/yd 
.70
Hem, 6" 
1.5 yd @ $1.65/yd 
2.48
Thread, mercerized cotton 3 spools @ $2.39 
7.17 
Zipper, 22"  $2.39 
2.39
Elastic, 3/4" wide  1 pack @ $1.10 
1.10 
Satin ribbon, 3/8" wide  4 yd @ .69/yd 
2.76
Satin cording for loops  2 yd @ .99/yd 
1.98 
Covered buttons, 3/8" full ball  24 x .77 + ship. 
24.00 
Subtotal (Materials)  -- 
303.27
Tax on materials, 8.25%  -- 
25.01 
TOTAL: Fee + Materials  -- 
$1528.28 



 
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