Hey there :)

Working on this one was really quite a journey- initially the doubts were there but it became clearer yesterday and today on how I wanted this to be. 

This piece means so much to me in so many ways, to be in line with my goals and the values I believe in.

I wanted it to be modest, all covered up, but still look stunning for a special occasion. 

Eventually, I'll be responsible for the modesty of the wearer. It is easy to fall into creating something revealing which will turn heads and get the attention but I don't want to be held responsible for the wrong kind of gazes.

I'd just like to keep working on in this direction- to come up with creations that are sophisticated, classy, elegant, respectable- and it can easily be worn with a headscarf or hijab if the wearer wants to :)

Pretty much had put my heart and soul into this one.

And I'm still going to add more Swarovski crystals to the gown! Love how it sparkles and have a rainbow effect.

Love,
Sarah Zainal

Edit (16/2/15):

Below are the latest result with added Swarovski on the sleeves and back as well!

Hi everyone!

This is what turned out when I was experimenting with draping the chiffon. A little bit of Grecian feel because of the draping and played around with the translucence of the sleeves.

Technique wise, it's very different from how I worked on other dresses. Just tried to drape a flow around the mannequin itself rather than drafting a paper pattern first because it just turns out so differently in this case.

I love how the satin fabric falls nicely so I kept the skirt simple and flared and it just cascades naturally.

To be honest, it was really hard to work on something which I don't know how it will turn out in the end because it's unlike anything out there and in the process there were lots of times I doubted myself and considered starting over with a safer design because I have no idea if it was going to work out or not. But thankfully, I just told myself to at least finish it so to the point where it can be worn for a formal event. It took longer than expected but I think it does work in the end! So persevering through the challenges paid off eventually.

Below are some of the shots.

That's all for now! Thanks for dropping by! :)

Love,
Sarah Zainal