fabric acquisition

[madamemodiste]

When Beth and I met up the other day, she had a gift for me! Many yards of a striped cream and silver silk and many yards of a solid silver silk!! She bought them and decided she wasn't going to use it, and instead of returning it (perhaps she couldn't?), she gifted them to me! I'm so lucky!



I know I usually see 19th century in fabrics, but I really see 18th century here. What should I make? If it helps you to visualize, the stripes are 1" each.

Comments

[christylee.livejournal.com]

It reminds me of this dress

http://www.blastmilk.com/decollete/gallery/patriot/ducreux_robe_a_la_anglais_1790.php

[chloeandrudy.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's exactly the one I was thinking about but couldn't figure out where I had it saved!
It could even be a later polonaise and bustle.

[padawansguide.livejournal.com]

I second this! :-)

[ghost-ofa-rose.livejournal.com]

That's the one I wanted to suggest too! I love that gown and something like it is on my whish-list. These fabrics are perfect for this gown! Although I love the pictures posted by Bauhausfrau as well. What a wonderful gift from Beth! You definitely are a lucky girl!

Btw, I have this pattern in my stash for this gown: http://www.wingeo.com/patterns/200series/patrn207.jpg