Yum! Speaking of film and costume, I got really lost in Bram Stoker's Dracula recently. That damned red Mina dress needs to be on my bucket list!
I was thinking of you the other day when I was looking over patterns for a bustle gown. :) I'm getting more serious about making one but the sheer cost is a bit off putting. When we emailed last, I seem to remember you not recommending dupioni for polonaises. Is my memory correct? I'm scouting fabrics and trying to decide which will function best. :)
What sort of fabric do you use for the bustle itself? I know since it's an undergarment it won't show, but it seems like a shame to use something really cheap or poor quality. I was considering using cotton sateen if I could find some at a good price...
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Date: 2011-01-28 02:22 am (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2011-01-28 04:01 am (UTC)I was thinking of you the other day when I was looking over patterns for a bustle gown. :)
I'm getting more serious about making one but the sheer cost is a bit off putting. When we emailed last, I seem to remember you not recommending dupioni for polonaises. Is my memory correct? I'm scouting fabrics and trying to decide which will function best. :)
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Date: 2011-01-28 04:05 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-01-28 04:13 am (UTC)What sort of fabric do you use for the bustle itself? I know since it's an undergarment it won't show, but it seems like a shame to use something really cheap or poor quality. I was considering using cotton sateen if I could find some at a good price...
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Date: 2011-01-28 04:26 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-01-28 04:34 am (UTC)Thanks for the tips! I'll probably try to create a dress diary of the progress. :)
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