Finished 1790's Dress

[atherleisure]

I set the waist on my 1790's dress yesterday so it is finished.







It's the Danish National Museum pattern (Tidens Toj*), including the embroidery. (Ok, I actually used the top of the pattern from my robe a la piemontaise for the lining and built from there.) It's a combination of machine and hand sewing with most of the interior seams done by machine and everything else done by hand. I did tambour embroidery instead of whatever the original had. It doesn't have as much visual weight as the original, but I like it.

*As usual, I am ignoring non-English characters so I don't have to figure out how to do them online.

Comments

[mala_14]

Wow! It's beautiful! You did a fantastic job.

[atherleisure]

Thank you!

[robinsnest]

wow beautifully done! can't wait to see it on your lovely self!

[atherleisure]

Thanks. It will be a bit, but I'll definitely get pictures when I wear it.

[mandie_rw]

Ooooh that is fabulous!

[atherleisure]

Thank you.

[koshka_the_cat]

It's beautiful!

[atherleisure]

Thanks!

[jenthompson]

That looks gorgeous!

[atherleisure]

Thanks. Your version is really nice too.

[theladyrebecca]

It looks lovely! I'd love to see more detail shots!

[atherleisure]

Thanks. And done!