I wanted to have the Jump Dress from the movie Titanic the moment I saw it. I started with the basics 2 years ago but just couldn't bring myself to finish it. :( But as soon as I realized that there would be the anniversary in 2012, my plan was set.

It's not my first costume (but my first "Titanic" costume), but it's one of the costumes I've worked the most on (sorry if my English is not good). I used the Simplicity retro pattern, and I altered it for the skirt (moved edge from right side to front right) and shortened the sleeves (way too long in original pattern). That's the result of my alterations on this pattern, easy to work with. All the embroideries are made by hand (took nearly 140 hours of work).

Eileen made this stunning dress in my online Tea Gown class and took the time to make the opening period correct (using hooks and eyes down the front inset and in the waistline seam). The shades of blue are marvelous! Katie took my online Tea Gown class and made this stunning version of the “swim”