Like I don't have enough patterns in the Stash

[madamemodiste]

I loved the 2001 mini series "Victoria and Albert". I have always loved to gaze upon the Butterick pattern for Victoria's coronation gown, but at the time of it's release, I didn't imagine a use for it. Now I do. BUT, according to the Great Pattern Review, the pattern is terrible (sleeves are a pain or something). With the upcoming release of Young Victoria, I decided I didn't care and was going to pick it up anyway. It's never available in my size on Ebay, and today, there it was as a cheap Buy It Now. See, I just know that once the movie is released, this OOP pattern will suddenly become expensive. So anyway, there you go. I bought it, and I am pleased.

In other actual sewing news, I did do a wee bit of work on the purple NF gown on Thursday. I finished the drawstring casings for the back poufs, tacked up the pleats, pinned in tapes to keep the poufs in place (I don't tack so I can take them out and wash/iron) and made the big bows. I do love an ass bow, and this gown has three! So now I need to put in the closure and start on the bodice.

Here's a poorly lit shot of the back. It needs something to break up all that purple, though, don't you think? The actual gown has no trim in the back aside from a bit of lace at the bottom, so I didn't put any in. Suggestions?

Comments

[degracieuse.livejournal.com]

That's going to be an awesome dress! I really don't like Butterick, I keep falling for it at times... but when a 'historical' turn-of-the-century skirt asks for a zipper *cringe*

If I have time I'll post some cute pictures of my pinking machine ;))

[madamemodiste.livejournal.com]

Oh, I know! The dreaded zipper! LOL! I just make it with hook and eye closures instead.

I sometimes see those pinking machines on Ebay, but they always go for $80+ and I imagine explaining the purchase to my husband, who, in my dream scenario, doesn't agree with the purchase. I have yet to actually ask him!

[degracieuse.livejournal.com]

LOL, well my husband is all for it, we had it send from the US all the way here for 90 dollar including shipping. When you take into account I'm often charged 38 dollar for shipping that was a good deal (was only charged 15 dollar this time).

Here's one, no bidding either :)) http://www.goantiques.com/detail,textile-pinking-machine,1929688.html