thanks for the hugs, needed It is a flattering gown and once I develop a bodice pattern it shouldn't be too hard to make. Figuring out what type of sleeve and where it should open will take some investigation and plotting.
the original fabric is very pretty, I always like birdeye twills - are you using a twill or a plain fabric (petty chapman often have such diamond twills woven up, but lindy has no online presence at all)
I don't have access to a wide range of fabric - our shops are mostly stuffed with faux fabrics made of polyester and quilting cottons. The wool is plain, the raimie - I will have to try and photograph, it has a subtle weave. A twill would be lovely - per the web page this is a diamond twill. However, as this will be my first attempt, it would be foolhardy to use expensive fabric. I also have some brown wool that I picked up for a few dollars. That might be the best option as while it is very nice, I won't be gutted if I botch it. Brambling is doing well, up early nagging me for brekkers.
Ooh that is a very pretty dress! The drape of it definitely suggests something apron-gown back-laced of sorts, but it's just altogether lovely! I'm really intrigued by the interchangeable sleeves, too... That should be a fun aspect to suss out.
Thanks, I've just read that there is a centre front seam - so probably front laced. Now all I have to do is sort out a bodice pattern and figure out what fabric to use from my stash.
Oo, I like that thing. I like the neat placement of the pleats and the curve of the waist seam. So in that period, how were these detached sleeves worn? I mean, what attached them to the gown?
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And more *hugs* just because.
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It is a flattering gown and once I develop a bodice pattern it shouldn't be too hard to make. Figuring out what type of sleeve and where it should open will take some investigation and plotting.
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hows bramling doing?
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Brambling is doing well, up early nagging me for brekkers.
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*more hugs*
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