Fashion dresses

Creating a wedding dress using paper doilies is a unique and creative idea, especially for a themed event or as a decorative piece. Here’s a simple way to make a pattern and assemble a paper doily wedding dress:

### Materials Needed:
- Paper doilies (various sizes depending on design)
- Tissue paper or pattern paper
- Scissors
- Tape or glue suitable for paper
- Pencil
- Mannequin (optional, for easier assembly)
- Ribbon or fabric for the waistband and other accents

### Steps to Create the Pattern:

1. **Design Sketch**:
- Start by sketching the overall design of the dress on a piece of paper. Decide where you want fullness, sleeves, neckline, and length. This sketch will guide your pattern making.

2. **Measurements**:
- Take measurements of the person who will wear the dress or the dimensions you desire if it's a decorative piece. Key measurements include bust, waist, hip, and length from shoulder to desired hemline.

3. **Create Basic Pattern**:
- Lay out tissue paper or pattern paper.
- Based on your measurements and design, draw the basic shape of the dress. This could include a bodice piece and a skirt piece. Keep it simple as the details will be in the doily placement.

4. **Cutting the Pattern**:
- Cut out the basic dress pattern from the tissue paper.

### Assembling the Doily Dress:

1. **Lay Out Doilies**:
- On a flat surface or on a mannequin, start arranging the doilies over the pattern. Overlap them to ensure there are no gaps, and arrange them artistically according to their sizes and designs.

2. **Attach Doilies Together**:
- Carefully tape or glue the edges of the doilies together where they overlap. Be gentle to avoid tearing. If you are planning for the dress to be worn, consider reinforcing with a clear thread.

3. **Form the Dress**:
- Once the front and back pieces are covered with doilies and securely attached, carefully remove them from the pattern paper.
- Join the side seams together with tape or glue. If the dress is to be worn, you might want to reinforce these seams with clear thread or use a sewing machine set to a delicate setting.

4. **Final Touches**:
- Add a ribbon or fabric waistband to define the waist and enhance the design. You can also add additional ribbons or fabric as straps or for a decorative bow.
- Check the overall look and trim any misaligned doilies for a neat finish.

5. **Optional**:
- Spray with a starch or a light adhesive to help hold the shape and add rigidity.

### Tips:
- If the dress is to be wearable, consider using a fabric underlay for comfort and stability.
- Use a mannequin for easier assembly and more accurate placement of doilies.
- Be creative with doily colors and patterns for a unique look.

This pattern and assembly guide provides a basic framework, but feel free to adapt and embellish according to your vision and needs!