1908 Eyelet Dress

[atherleisure]

I got pictures of my 1908 eyelet dress. My mother-in-law took them over the weekend.





It's cotton eyelet with a pattern from The Edwardian Modiste scaled to my size. I really do like how the scaled patterns work. This one needed very little adjustment - it was really just about figuring out what seam allowances were given and which ones you had to add. Pieces were not given for the collar and sleeve bands so I had to make those up. It's the first truly well-fitted collar I've managed, which made me happy.

Comments

[marianme]

Hurrah, looks good and the piano shot is a great way to show the back.

[atherleisure]

Thank you. I did learn that the piano music rack is just an inch or two too far away to see without my glasses so the back shots looked good but the side shots show me hunched a bit trying to see the music.

[mala_14]

So lovely! I like how you used the border. Also, your hair looks great!

[atherleisure]

Thank you. I was really happy with how the hair came out. It's not something I'm good at. I hope I can be as successful when I wear this for more than pictures.

[mala_14]

I'm not good at hair either. It's hard! Fingers crossed that you continue to have good hair luck in the future.

[hharris]

I love the cut of these overblouse/kimono sleeve type styles, and yours came out beautifully. You look so pretty!

[atherleisure]

Thank you.