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Jay said designers who respect the garment and take time to understand the technical aspects of draping create the best international interpretations take Cristobal Balenciagas sari gown, made famous by Elizabeth Taylor, or Gianfranco Ferrs sari-inspired spiraling shirt dress

I chalked it up to my inexperience (which was definitely part of the issue), but I also learned that it makes a big difference to choose a well-tested pattern before starting to sew