Showing posts with label Tudor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tudor. Show all posts

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Florentine Dress (1556 or 1590)

So my fabric is pretty, has been washed and the bodice cut out.


The fabric is cut on the bias so I can chevron the seams.  I *thought* it was a good idea.  My green fabric (that used to have an antique gold stripe before it was washed) is VERY SQUIGGLY.  So I am flat lining it.  Easier said than done.  NOW I have to make all the edges line up. Great gods in heaven this is a trial worthy of Job.

Luckily for me - after some patient smoothing, I got it mostly done.  I sewed the layers together and then in a moment of bravery went straight into putting it together.  AND OMG (SQUEEEEE!) It WORKED!!!  Now it isn't perfect but I steadfastly refuse to fuss about it.  (and I'm not sure that the casual observer will really notice)



 I do apologize for the iphone photos, but my darling girl has packed away my proper camera for her costume fittings tomorrow.