More bodice progress

Jun 19, 2014 10:57

I fixed the sleevil. Or at least mostly. I went with the whole - some pouf is normal, but all the wrinkling is weird. So I changed the shape of the sleeve cap in the back of the underarm, and I rotated part of the sleeve by changing the darts a little. I think it's better now, though I haven't tried it back on with the stays yet. I also bound and ( Read more... )

court gown, 18th c.

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starlightmasque June 19 2014, 18:09:04 UTC
Pretty! Pretty! Pretty!

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ext_2575917 June 20 2014, 17:32:19 UTC
Oh wow! The trimming is so beautiful! The colors are so unusual, but they harmonize perfectly. As for the engageantes, I think they look fine. However, if they bother you, change them! Or, make them removable so you can switch them out easily later. I used some inexpensive cotton lace from Lacebeauty on Etsy for mine and tapered the shape at the front to help them hang better.

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