I finished this outfit at 6pm the night before my flight! (This is an improvement over last year, when I finished at midnight the night before).
I am so thrilled with how this turned out. This is one of the outfits that I look at and go “zomg I can’t believe I actually MADE that!”
This dress got me third place in the costume contest at JordanCon! (Check out first and second here).
Photo by Rina Wesel
Photo by Leslie Annis
Photo by Leslie Annis
Photo by Leslie Annis
Photo by Amy Romanczuk
Photo by Triquetra Productions
And if you are still interested in more:
Read the dress diary
Concept: A copy of Kaylee’s dress from the Firefly episode Shindig.
Fabrics: Cotton organdy (Renaissance Fabrics), Southern Belle Cotton (Amazon), vintage sari and dupatta (ebay), silk chiffon in rose, peach, and white (Dharma Trading) .
Notions: Pink polyester organza ribbon in various colors, satin buttons, invisible zipper, hoop boning and connectors.
Pattern:
- Hoopskirt and petticoat – self drafted
- Bodice and sleeves – significantly altered from Truly Victorian 490
First worn: 2016 JordanCon
Links/Research/Bibliography:
- Images from Costumers Guide
Avant Garbe 
So adorable! I love Kaylee, and this dress (and episode, and series…) and this is just fantastic!
Thank you! Firefly really is the best show 😀
It seems that the judges go more for characterization then creativity and work. You was robbed ,!
Thanks, although I think as my mom you are obligated to think that :p
Psh, I agree with her. The dress you made looks amazing!
Congratulations on your win! You put a lot of hard work into the dress and it shows!
Thanks! This is going to be fun to wear at Dickens 🙂
It looks amazing!
Thank you!
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