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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. |
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| 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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