Photo of 1830's bodice

[madamemodiste]

I thought I'd reward your patience with a shot of the completed bodice (minus back closure!). I really like it. I just hope the darn thing doesn't make me look like a big marshmallow!

Comments

[eriss.livejournal.com]

Wow, that's gorgeous! *attempts to grab at it*

[robinia-acacia.livejournal.com]

Wow, that really looks great!
You really suceeded in making a repro of the museum piece.
On pictures please ;)

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

It's the fabric I picked out for you!

I should have noticed sooner, but you know... crazy busy with the move and stuff lately.

It looks terrific ~ will I get to see you in this next week, or is it for another event?

[madamemodiste.livejournal.com]

Yes, this is the precious fabric you chose!! Thank you so much!

This is for the Tea at SalonCon, so this will be debuted the week after FIT. For FIT, I made the black bengaline and velvet Victorian gown.

[madamemodiste.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[madamemodiste.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad I was able to do the bodice how I wanted!

[sarahnucci.livejournal.com]

Thats beautiful - way to go on the front pieces.

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

They're both perfect outfits for each event ~ you kept with (and were inspired by) the themes beautifully!

[rebecca817.livejournal.com]

I love the deep rich color. and it looks like you managed the zigzag just fine. Quick question. What is FIT? Also, around the end of July is when I started seeing the SalonCon stuff. Is this an annual event?

I have a sewing workshop day in a few weeks and I want to start on my first hoops and a burnished brown silk to go over them. So, I'll post pictures as I get them done.

[lisotchka.livejournal.com]

Nice! I love the colour!
Finally, the 1830's are not so ridiculous...

[robinia-acacia.livejournal.com]

That is great, usually when recreating a fashion plate or museum piece, you cannot see/know all the details and get disapointment.
this ons is a succes!

[valleyviolet.livejournal.com]

Very yummy! :D

I love how the piping turned out. I hope it was worth all the work! :)

[fetishfairy.livejournal.com]

That looks amazing :D Somehow it reminds me of a dress in Sweeney todd. I love the fabric and color you have chosen!

[weyakin.livejournal.com]

Beautiful! You have such patience. Mind if I borrow some? hehe

[trystbat.livejournal.com]

Wow! That makes 1830s look GOOD!!!

[chloeandrudy.livejournal.com]

"The Purple Marshmellow"
I hope mine turns out so good.

[laurenmonkey.livejournal.com]

Beautiful!!

[oldhalloween.livejournal.com]

You are tall so its not likely to make you look like a marshmallow. Lovely color and execution.

[madamemodiste.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm so glad I tried to do this!

[madamemodiste.livejournal.com]

http://www.fitnyc.edu/aspx/Content.aspx?menu=FutureGlobal:Museum:Exhibitions:UpcomingExhibitions

Good luck with your project!

[madamemodiste.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

[madamemodiste.livejournal.com]

Thank you very much! The piping was so much easier than I thought!

[madamemodiste.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

Yes, Colleen Atwood did the same treatment for the blue gown in ST. The zig zag bodice/gown has been popular for a long time according to fashion plates, and it's no wonder! I've seen it as early as Regency, but I'm sure it's been around longer.

[madamemodiste.livejournal.com]

Thank you!! Yes...*hands over some patience*...here you go!!

[madamemodiste.livejournal.com]

Really? Thank you!