1930s 40s red silk velvet evening gown with rhinestones (repair)

Description

From the repair pile: Absolutely gorgeous 1930’s 40’s red silk velvet bias-cut evening gown with rhinestone encrusted links at the straps. This dress is stunning and needs one creative repair. Metal zipper up the side.

condition: The main issue with this dress is one hole in the skirt – right front side right below the hip. I look forward to someone having a creative solution to this problem. The gown itself is beautiful, the fabric is beautiful. Structurally sound and completely wearable. A patch, an applique over the hole, a vertical dart – use your imagination because this dress is definitely worth fixing. The other issues: the bodice has been widened and pieces of velvet have been added to the sides. These can be removed. A spot on the back left strap and couple faint spots on the back skirt.

measurements [flat]
**bias-cut is difficult to measure due to the immense stretch to the fabric; mannequin is a 34” bust and the bust is loose on the sides. With the added inserts, probably meant for a 36”-38” bust**
bust: mannequin is a 34” bust and bust is loose; Stretches to over 40”, probably comfortably fits a 36”/38” chest
waist: 30”
hip: free
length: @53” – 55”
skirt length: 38” – 40”