One of the last dresses I had donated was a lovely lemon yellow Prom dress.

The dress had a very thin halter top strap.  The bodice was covered with a layer of mesh tulle embroidered with sequins and beads.  The top layer of tulle had some beading and sequins.  The dress had a side zip.  It was a bit small for my dress form.  The tulle section extended above the solid fabric bodice in the front and the back.

I decided that I would just go with an off-the-shoulder ruffle look.  I had a 3 yard length of pre-ruffled organza trim I had been itching to use.  I thought it was going to be white when I ordered it, and it was a soft cream instead.  It seemed like it would go with this yellow quite well.

I needed something for a band and none of the fabric scraps I had were looking too good.  I tried this 3″ ribbon (left over from making cheer bows) and it looked like a win!

I measured how long the band needed to be, and then I added some extra length for ease.

I edged the organza trim with yellow string sequins and then stitched it to the band.  I had enough for two layers around the whole thing, and a third layer over shoulder.  Once the ruffles were attached, I folded the ribbon over to form a casing, and pulled elastic through.

I stitched the ruffle down on the front where the straps were attached.  I wanted a solid base for attachment as there would be some stress on this area.

In the back, I wanted to attach the trim to make a “V” shape.  I stitched the ruffle to the fashion fabric and then added a piece of twill tape.  This tape was then stitched to the bodice, to support the ruffle and take the tension off the sequined mesh.

And the dress is done:

In the show:

I just think this dress has a really lovely look.  I think this would make a really nice “Belle” dress as well.  The narrow halter top is also a good way to provide some almost-invisible support for a dress.

Cost:  dress was donated, trim 3yds/$9.50, ribbon, string sequins & elastic:  from large rolls.

I was really unhappy with the trim when I got it as I had ordered it thinking it was going to be white, and I wanted it to edge a petticoat.  However, the 3 yd length is pretty minimal for edging the bottom of a skirt/petticoat.  I really like this dress though, so I take back my negative thoughts!