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First meeting with Lauren Knowles, Miss Wales finalist, at Abakhan Fabrics.
Picking fabric for her competition gown.

The Pictures below are Lauren's completed gown. She chose Duchess Satin
in teal and we were able to match it with a heavily sequined and
embroidered satin with a scalloped edge. I used the edge as a trim to
the front split and continues all the way around the train. It is also
picked up on the waist, which is hand stitched into place with
individual gold sequins. I then used teal sequins and mimic'd the
pattern from the trim, on the bodice, and down the back through
to the train.

Lauren competes the weekend of 19th July 2008 in Cardiff. I am
sure we all wish her the best of luck. The family have kindly
offered to send me photos of her competing so watch this space.