... with yet another very GREEN! mock-up. Don't worry, it's only the mock-up ! I solemnly swear no piece of the GREEN! fabric will be used on the actual dress. (please ignore the doll-sized armhole, I'm just working on the skirt portion for now !)

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... and also to some extent to prove to the world that yes, I AM crazy.

After completing the monster 1872 bustle from period instructions, I went on to the patching petticoat. Which calls for ruffles, LOADS of ruffles at the back. 4554 centimeters of them. Eeeeeep !

The stiff-ey poly-cotton blend is not longer stiff after washing ( Read more... )

I keep forgetting I need a PETTICOAT over my Big Big Bustle. No petticoat I have will fit over THAT ( Read more... )