More progress on the 18th century gown

[madamemodiste]

Today I constructed the over skirt. When I say constructed, ...yeah...it's more like an architectural moment than sewing!! Anyway, It went pretty well. I put my panniers on my mannequin and took piccies of the gown so far.








So tomorrow I'll construct and apply the sleeves and hopefully make the underskirt. It looks pretty lifeless with out a petticoat underneath. I also usually use a small bustle pillow in back to fill in the area between the hip buckets in the back. Oh yeah, I also have to put on the hooks and eyes and hem the overgown.

Comments

[weyakin.livejournal.com]

It's beautiful!! :-) Can't wait to see the rest! (you're making me want to break out with the gown construction myself)

[jaborwhalky.livejournal.com]

you are the awesome!

I could never do that.,.

It is going to look so good on you

you need some ladys about you at all times at Dracs ball so no one screws up the dress..

I will cut any one who messes up your dress.

[waterhousesmuse.livejournal.com]

It looks great! Keep on going!

[sarahnucci.livejournal.com]

That look great - I'm sure you'll enjoy wearing it!

[waterhousesmuse.livejournal.com]

Out of curiosity, how many yards did you end up using total?

[johannajanette.livejournal.com]

That is just *so* amazing!! I can't imagine how you have time for that *and* school!!!

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

I've always thought sewing should be given more clout as a form of architecture ~ and one that has to both look good and *fit* a person as well!

Good work :)

[valleyviolet.livejournal.com]

It's looking awesome!
I'll look forward to seeing how it turns out with the petticoat. ^_^

[bauhausfrau.livejournal.com]

It looks fabulous! I wish I could see it make it's debut.

[vanityfairy.livejournal.com]

It's so majestic!
Good going!

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

Wow! I can't wait to see it trimmed and on you! :>