Tessuti Awards 2010

Frock Up in Colour, by Sue Flewell-Smith

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About my Frock Up in Colour Dress

  • Pattern Used: My own design
  • Fabrics Used: Silk satin "Lava" and sunsilky lining
  • Time To Create: 1 week
  • Dress Influenced By: Glamourous Movie stars of the 40's and 50's
  • Additional Information: I just love designing, patternmaking and creating !! There is always more to learn!! Many thanks to my model Oksana Stephens and photographer Alan Watt. Thank you Thank you!!

About Me

  • Name: Sue Flewell-Smith
  • State: QLD
  • Sewing Since:
  • My Experience: Commenced patternmaking and garment construction at Brisbane North Institute of tafe in the mid 90's Completed a Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology at the Sunshine Coast Institute of Tafe 2010
  • My Sewing Goals: To have a successful fashion business creating gorgeous clothes that women want to wear. I am currently in the process of establishing my own label,ivy rose design studio creating beautiful garments that are a joy to wear.
  • Additional Information: Elegant cut colour and style
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Comments (74)

Bonnie K

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Bonnie K

07 September 2010   

Gorgeous dress

Jenny Gilshenan

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Jenny Gilshenan

07 September 2010   

Just gorgeous. Go Sue

peter m

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peter m

07 September 2010   

Very glam, love the colour!!!

Erin Shore

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Erin Shore

07 September 2010   

I absolutely love this dress! So glamorous & beautiful! Can see how much care has gone into it.

Ashley

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Ashley

07 September 2010   

love the colour and the way it flows. Just gorgeous!

Hayley K

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Hayley K

07 September 2010   

Well done Sue, Its amazing!

Lisa

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Lisa

07 September 2010   

Absolutely Beautiful!

Keri-Anne

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Keri-Anne

07 September 2010   

I love your designs. Erin showed me some of your work and I must say you are extremely talented! I wish you all lived closer, I would totally buy and wear the clothing you make! :)

Jason

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Jason

07 September 2010   

Stunning!

Rebecca Cable

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Rebecca Cable

07 September 2010   

It sits perfectly, what a great design.

Eileen

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Eileen

07 September 2010   

This dress is awesome. Well done.

Kelly Jenkins

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Kelly Jenkins

07 September 2010   

Like, totally awesome, love the color and stuff! like omg it is totes glam!

Leah

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Leah

07 September 2010   

The dress has real class and style . Love it !!!

Sandy

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Sandy

07 September 2010   

Very elegant!

Jessie H

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Jessie H

07 September 2010   

Sue you've done so well, SO beautiful!!!

Jane S

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Jane S

07 September 2010   

Love this dress, very glamourous colour & styling

Kathy W

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Kathy W

07 September 2010   

Beautiful dress and love that colour, well done Sue

Jake Leslie

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Jake Leslie

07 September 2010   

Good stuff!

Michelle A

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Michelle A

07 September 2010   

It is a beautiful gown, a celebration of the female form! Divine!

Ferret

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Ferret

07 September 2010   

Love the back detail, Sue!

Leoane Evans

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Leoane Evans

07 September 2010   

elegant and gorgeous colour

Loni Onli

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Loni Onli

07 September 2010   

I think I need one of these! Sue, you are amazing!

Felipe Avilés

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Felipe Avilés

07 September 2010   

Really... glamorous and beautiful!!! Nice job:)

Jo D

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Jo D

08 September 2010   

Wow! Simply stunning from an amazing designer! Best of Luck

Jo D

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Jo D

08 September 2010   

Wow! Simply stunning from an amazing designer! Best of Luck

Hayley Larter

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Hayley Larter

08 September 2010   

Absolute amazing dress in every way. So Beautiful

Bec Hanelt

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Bec Hanelt

08 September 2010   

Absolutely love the dress. The colour and back details are my favourite parts!

Leanne Harmer

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Leanne Harmer

08 September 2010   

A stunning gown.

Kerri Green

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Kerri Green

08 September 2010   

This is a beautiful gown - I'd buy it if I hadn't lost the figure to wear it. The back of the gown is so full of form. Well down Sue.

Kerri Bailey

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Kerri Bailey

08 September 2010   

Love it very Hollywood

Kat

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Kat

08 September 2010   

AMAZING DESIGN!!!

Joanne

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Joanne

08 September 2010   

Beautiful!love the colour and design

Lisa

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Lisa

08 September 2010   

Absolutely stunning!!!

Tracey Jackson

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Tracey Jackson

08 September 2010   

This frock is absolutely gorgeous!

baljeet sandhu

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baljeet sandhu

08 September 2010   

i love this dress very much so colorful no other words to praise this dress

Stephanie S

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Stephanie S

08 September 2010   

beautiful dress Sue

Nicole Hassall

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Nicole Hassall

08 September 2010   

Modern Classic

Jacki

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Jacki

08 September 2010   

Gorgeous!!

Vanessa

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Vanessa

08 September 2010   

I love the colour and style it is very sexy & a classic style the back detail is amazing. Sue do you sell your fashion ?

Dennise

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Dennise

08 September 2010   

Beautiful

Jessica

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Jessica

08 September 2010   

Most beautiful dress i have ever seen. You can tell how much care has gone into this dress!! Great Job! :)

Sandra M

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Sandra M

08 September 2010   

A beautiful red dress that should grace the red carpet.

Tanya White

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Tanya White

08 September 2010   

Love your work!! Go Sue

Erin Gill

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Erin Gill

08 September 2010   

Talented designer and beautiful model!

Janine

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Janine

09 September 2010   

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! The colour is beautiful and the silk material goes beautiful with the design. Well done.

Jazz

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Jazz

10 September 2010   

Awesome dress ....nice colour and beautful fabric ......Great job !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Della

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Della

10 September 2010   

What a stunning dress for a red carpet affair. Sit up and take notice!

Julie R

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Julie R

11 September 2010   

Sue, I love it!! It is just so gorgeous. You are very talented.

Pam

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Pam

11 September 2010   

As some who also has a sewing background he dress appeals to me. I find the desing and color very romantic and elegant. All the best

Lisa C

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Lisa C

11 September 2010   

far too talented Sue! Fantastic dress, can I have one please?

Vlora Alimi

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Vlora Alimi

11 September 2010   

Beautiful dress, love the twist detailing on the back!

TL

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TL

12 September 2010   

Great dress !!

j

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j

13 September 2010   

LOVE this dress. love the color, love the draping in the back, it's detailed but will not add bulk where most women do not want it. nice work!

sharon palmer

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sharon palmer

13 September 2010   

simply stunning i love it the royal colour elegant style is just beautiful

Nicole  Winspear

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Nicole Winspear

13 September 2010   

How HOT is this dress!!!! Sexy work my friend, good luck!

nerys

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nerys

13 September 2010   

love the rouche at the back, it sits nicely on the hips. the bodice comes round just enough to encompass the breasts, yet enhancing the contours of the back. the way the rouche has been designed makes the train fall back elegantly.

nerys

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nerys

13 September 2010   

my hubby loved it, great imagination sue XX

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13 September 2010   

nice.. where have i seen this before ?

morgan

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morgan

14 September 2010   

beautiful!!!!! such a good job sue :D

Wes Stiles

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Wes Stiles

14 September 2010   

Sue... what a wonderful job!! Well Done!!!

Erin

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Erin

14 September 2010   

Where have you seen this before? Your mum? Ohhh wait, she's nowhere near as stylish :) Someone seems a little jeeeealous.

Yaneira Velasquez

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Yaneira Velasquez

15 September 2010   

Sue you are just the best...

Narelle Habel

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Narelle Habel

15 September 2010   

Love the Design and colour of the dress Good luck with the competition

Sarah Smith

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Sarah Smith

15 September 2010   

It s simply a stunning garnment! I love it!!!

Veneta

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Veneta

17 September 2010   

Hi Sue Congratulations, this is a stunning dress. Best wishes for your finals.

Diana

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Diana

17 September 2010   

Oh, I love this gown. When I saw the back, I gasped. It was so unexpected and beautiful. Lovely job!

Angela D

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Angela D

17 September 2010   

Saw this in today's paper - absolutely beautiful. You've done a wonderful job Sue.

Anne Etherton

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Anne Etherton

18 September 2010   

stunning! What more can I say.

Julie

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Julie

18 September 2010   

Gorgeous

Nola

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Nola

20 September 2010   

beautiful combination of fabric ,colour and design.Elegant and very sexy

Helen

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Helen

20 September 2010   

WOW!!!!

Jackie

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Jackie

20 September 2010   

Stunning Dress

Louise Clark

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Louise Clark

20 September 2010   

Absolutely Stunning and the colour is beautiful

Sandy

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Sandy

21 September 2010   

Perfect choice - well done

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