I saved them for best, then ended up going nowhere
But I made a fatal error - I grabbed a pattern I havent made for years, quickly went up one size to account for a few new pounds, and sewed them up
Row 6 : ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) , 1 shell in each of the next 3 shells [this is the right back], *1 fan-shell in the next shell, 1 sc into the space between shells - repeat from * 3 times, 1 fan-shell in the next shell [right sleeve], 1 shell in each of the next 5 shells [this is the front], *fan-shell in next shell, 1 sc into the space between shells - repeat from * 3 times, fan-shell in the next shell [this is the left sleeve], 1 shell in each of the next 3 shells [this is the left back], 1 dc in the last dc
The beading adds just enough sparkle without being too flashy for a family gathering
Go for fabrics like chiffon, georgette, or silk satin for a graceful drape