vintage 30s dress Lace Stitched Velvet Green / S I Retro Fairy noneBest fits modern size Small Finished Vintage Dress UFO #2

You can substitute with other protein such as poached chicken, firm tofu, or omit for vegetarian rolls

You might consider a velvet tuxedo jacket in black or a rich jewel tone to mark the festive occasion

If youre not using a commercial pattern but you are using a dress form, check that the measurements on your dress form are the same

Crafted from elegant, pleated satin, it drapes beautifully with a flowing asymmetric hem that sways as you move

A still life of Oscar de la Renta co-creator Laura Kim's kitchen table decorates the dress's bodice and skirt

As it happens, I also had a few suitable fabrics in my stash, so I decided to make two dresses