Princess Diana 1989 Beaded Evening Suit by Sandra Peach

Princess Diana 1989 Beaded Evening Suit

Crochet
January 1997
Thread ?
8 stitches and 7 rows = 1 inch
1.65 mm
190 yards (174 m)
US
English

Recreation of an actual dress worn by the Princess of Wales.

Called the “Elvis dress” because of similarity to Presley’s white jumpsuit with stand-up collar.

Beaded; metallic yarn used for accessories.

Includes bolero jacket and dress with pearls, purse, shoes & tiara.

Warning: Not intended for young children.

Materials:
190 Yards 10 or 20 crochet cotton or rayon, white
Size 7 steel crochet hook
Sewing needle and thread
Elasticized thread
2310 White 3mm pearl beads
6 White 4mm pearl beads for buttons
White satin for slip 9 3/4” x 10”
Optional: 80 Crystal 5mm sequins
80 Silver rocaille beads