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1887 Silk Bat

The base of the skirt is silk gazar as are the knife-plait flounces.

Once all of the flounces were sewed into place, I narrow hemmed the bottom of each to achieve texture similar to that in the original art.

More in-progress photos are shown in my blog via link given in this post-be sure to take a look!

I draped and drafted pattern pieces to create this silk bat costume.

I began this project by building an 1886 corset pattern from another issue of ‘La Mode Illustree’.  I adapted it to have the deep basque at the front to achieve the bodice of the costume.

Photos of the muslin and fabric progress are posted in my blog via the link below.  I expect to have photos of the finished costume late this week once I have the pattern ready for release.

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    Kate_W | | #1

    Um, wow ... I'm guessing the party starts when you get there. Kewl!

  2. CherieNightOwl | | #2

    This is amazing! What a huge investment in recreating this Victorian design. I especially love the knife pleats in the skirt.

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    SilkyGirl | | #3

    Nice job. Liked the fact thatyou have made a period correct hoop to go under this confection. Did you make a headpiece to go with it? Jackie Wakeling; Past Reflections

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    SilkyGirl | | #4

    Nice job. Liked the fact thatyou have made a period correct hoop to go under this confection. Did you make a headpiece to go with it? Jackie Wakeling; Past Reflections

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    EvaDress | | #5

    Hello,

    I will not wear a headpiece, but I do have the perfect masquerade mask to wear.
    I am putting finishing touches on the gloves now and will have photos made in its entirey on me at this weekend's festivities!

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    EvaDress | | #6

    Kate_W, I wore this last fall to the Annual Ghost Tour at our local Citizen's Cemetery, it was something of a party!

    Jackie, I did not make the headpiece. I have since worn it with a simple crescent of black velvet berries and a hairstyle à la 1887 with some black diamond veiling over my face.
    I have updated the photo on this post as such.

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