Finally

[atherleisure]

I finally finished the 1902 vest. It's been sitting for a couple of months waiting for ribbons. I bought some at JoAnn yesterday so it's finally done.



I'm glad it's done, and I'll wear it the next time I do early 1900's. At least now I have a period chemise that isn't part of a combination undergarment so I can wear my combination corset cover and drawers happily.

Comments

[hharris]

This is beautiful. So much detail and I love the color.
Definitely not what I was expecting when you said "vest." Clearly an Edwardian term that I'm not familiar with.

[atherleisure]

Thank you.

A vest was an undergarment for the Edwardians. They also used the term "undervest." I'm not quite clear on the difference between the two - or whether there is a difference. It sounds like undervests always go under the corset, but it seems like "vest" could be used for either under the corset or over the corset. It's absolutely not clear to me, but I think this one needs to go under the corset so that's how I'm planning to wear it.

[mala_14]

It's so pretty! Glad you were finally able to get it finished up. The mesh over the bust with the ribbon is such an interesting detail.

[atherleisure]

Thank you. I'm curious to see what it will be like when worn.

[marianme]

The ribbon looks like a good match. The bust and hem detail is nice. With the wide shoulders seems like it would make a nice undergarment

[atherleisure]

Thanks. The mesh is definitely interesting.

[house_wren]

Wow - that looks so good. Really lovely. I hope you always wear it in good health.

[atherleisure]

Thank you.

[danabren]

I'm pleased to see this finished and on a form, and look forward to learning about the wearing experience.

[atherleisure]

I'll make sure I report on it. I'm curious myself.