Great fit on the bodice! I love that TV pattern. Shantung is the fabric I think of as a combination…
On Progress on the 1860s “Purple People Eater” Gown
My sewing projects are usually nothing BUT trouble! Haha! Good luck on your ruffle-icious 1860s. Can't wait to see it!…
On Progress on the 1860s “Purple People Eater” Gown
Beautiful!!! Not to sound weird, but I am happy to see that I'm not the only one who runs into…
On Progress on the 1860s “Purple People Eater” Gown
Gorgeooousssneess! Would make a nice riding habit as well.
On Progress on the 1860s “Purple People Eater” Gown
Thanks! I've been thinking about your research on mourning, and your half-mourning gown quite a lot while working on this.
On Progress on the 1860s “Purple People Eater” Gown
Thanks! yes, some very light boning would be a good idea, but it's looking like the tail is laying alright…
On Progress on the 1860s “Purple People Eater” Gown
Hi Jen - sorry that picture is misleading. The bum pad is used to balance the hoop skirt, and keep…
On Progress on the 1860s “Purple People Eater” Gown
So pretty!!
On Progress on the 1860s “Purple People Eater” Gown
Comments ate the next part, which was ...but you solved it just fine. taffetioni! Love it!! N
On Progress on the 1860s “Purple People Eater” Gown
The sculpting of this bodice, and there really is no other word for it!!! Is just spectacular. I love how…
On Progress on the 1860s “Purple People Eater” Gown