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madamemodiste ([personal profile] madamemodiste) wrote2008-06-26 04:17 pm
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costuming ADD

Not only do I have 1830's on the brain, but now I'm cheating on my Chemise a la Reine with a Victorian ballgown bodice I need to have done in time to see Peter Murphy on Sunday night. I'm doing my own version of Michelle Pfeiffer's red ballgown from The Age of Innocence.

You may remember I bought 7 yards of red bengaline, and this was the project I had in mind for it. Now is the time to do it! I plan to make the center front panels in black and use black trim so I can wear this with a black underskirt. Yum.

I did pop to Michael's Arts and Crafts where I got my straw hat to wear with the Chemise a la Reine, so I didn't abandon the project totally today ;) Also, the bridal section has rhinestone slide buckles - perfect for hats - for $5/each in square, oval, or heart shapes. I picked up one square and one oval.

*off to cut out my fabric*

[identity profile] madamemodiste.livejournal.com 2008-06-27 02:54 am (UTC)(link)
Wow, your plans for the black gown are really wonderful! I can't wait to see the finished garment!

Oh, yay! I have that pattern and also want to make an open robe. I'm glad to hear a good report about it! Post piccies of it.

[identity profile] chloeandrudy.livejournal.com 2008-06-27 03:03 am (UTC)(link)
They're seekrit for Costume College, but will be shown then. ;)
Don't you love that gold dress with the black robe?

[identity profile] madamekat.livejournal.com 2008-06-27 12:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh, ok!!

Yes, I do!!