Not on the same track...

[madamemodiste]

It always works out this way. I'm never on the same page as the rest of my on-line costuming friends. If they are doing 1600's, I'm doing 1920's. Not long ago, everyone was making an 18th century gown. Now I'm about to be ready to make one for Halloween (after I finish a hat I've been commissioned to make. Yes, I know I said I wasn't taking any more commissions at the moment, but she was just so SWEET when she emailed me...hoping to change my mind. And of course she did!) Anyway, I feel all lonely with my MA gown. Does anyone know of anyone who is making one at the moment online?

I'm using a white poly taffeta with black flocked floral design almost exactly like this:



Yeah, yeah, not period fabric. I'm not going for that. I had to use what's in the stash due to limited funds, and it was between that and a purple taffeta. I thought the graphic black and white would be more fun. Plus I've been saving the purple taffeta for a bustle gown...surprise surprise.

The pattern I'm using is the newest Simplicity 18th Century gown with the hideous blue gown on the cover. Love the pattern, though. Why they had to make it up in that shiny crap, I have no idea.



I will be skipping most of the recommeded trim because my fabric is exciting enough! So the bodice and overskirt will be the black and white, and the under skirt will be black with a deep flounce.

Why is it that whenever I talk about this project, I want champagne and cake???

Comments

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

I'm getting ready to start on a sacque-back gown and a silly hat. Actually I have a couple of silly hats coming up. And the pannier too. :> Love the fabric you are using - it's so fun!

[madamekat.livejournal.com]

You are?! YAY!! Oh, and I heartily approve of silly hats! If I had time (darn school!!), I'd make a big 'ole hat, too.

I want to make the pannier eventually. I have the pattern for it from Simplicity. At the moment, I do have a set of panniers in black with red lace trim I had commissioned 2 years ago that are quite lovely. Here I am being quite vulgar at a party and showing them off:



One day in the very distant future, I'll have a proper 18th century corset made :)

[waterhousesmuse.livejournal.com]

What do you use instead of stays?

[madamekat.livejournal.com]

As I don't yet have a proper 18th century bodice, I just use any bra that gives me cleavage.

[bauhausfrau.livejournal.com]

That photo is too funny!