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Black Linen & Lace 1870's Natural Form Era Gown
comments (1) August 16th, 2009 in sewing, fabric, embellishments, reader's closet
Prism, member
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Garment back.
Photo: Aaron Blevens
I started this Gown a couple of weeks before I received the email announcing this contest. It gave me a deadline to work towards. The linen fabric was purchased embellished with embroidered lace.
I used Truly Victorian patterns: TV423 1877 Bodice and TV225 1878 Fantail Skirt. I made no modifications.
I used 6" black lace throughout the garment in a variety of ways. I used the full 6" double edged flat lace, gathered down the center around the entire hem of the skirt and around the sleeve cuffs. After gathering with my #16 Bernina gathering foot, I centered 7/8" black satin ribbon trimmed with black 5/8" braid on each side. Around the collar I cut the 6" lace down to 1 1/2" and gathered before applying to collar edges. Down the front of the bodice I cut the lace down to approximately 3 1/2" tapering as it came to the collar. I then applied the braid along the edge.
The drop shoulder, princess style bodice is underlined, boned, and lined. The skirt is unlined. The skirt closes with hooks and bars. The bodice closes with 15 buttons and buttonholes. The bodice back has two sashes inserted into the seams. The skirt back ties together inside at knee level and may be released for ironing or adjusting. All seams are sewn then serged on each side and pressed open.
The garment has been photographed on my mannequin, Lily. She is very small and tall. The garment is obviously too big for her.
Pattern or design used: Truly Victorian
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Comments (1)
Your detail on these pieces is stunning for having used contemporary tools and techniques.
I love how the skirt is tied. I am inspired to get the muslin for my 1877 project out and finally make a completed garment from it, thank you!
Posted: 8:17 pm on September 19th
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