Finished Red Lace Dress!

Here it is! The product of much scheming, muslining, reconsidering, and fancy lace techniques. I didn't get a ton of pictures, but you get the idea.

I wore it with my little white owl brooch—and red lipstick, of course!

I went practical with tights (ignore the run, please) and flats.

I added a coral organza petticoat to peek out, but then decided it was too fussy. So instead, I converted the petticoat to a double ruffle and sewed it to the skirt lining, letting the lace scallops on the hem stand on their own. Fun! And a great excuse to flip up your skirt!

I wore it on Christmas Eve. I knew I was going to be overdressed, but I did not care.

I'm very happy with it, though it's amazing to me how much one can fuss with a pattern and still see room for improvement. It's a process, huh?

Hope all your holiday sewing went well!