This project was a lot of fun. A plaid fabric, first of all. I really don't know how to match plaids the "correct" way. And it was a new bodice pattern and skirt also. They are both Truly Victorian patterns:
I changed the bodice back a bit. I shortened the tail, left off the collar and made the sleeves 3-quarter length.
As always with a new pattern, it has to be traced.
One problem I had was getting the swag folds to lay right. It took me a whole day to finally figure out what was wrong.
A bit of planning where pleats, etc. would go.
And then I added the frou frou.
I still have the waist fastenings and closing to finish, then I'm done. Too bad I didn't have it for the Scottish Day at Ardenwood a couple of weeks ago.
As always with a new pattern, it has to be traced.
One problem I had was getting the swag folds to lay right. It took me a whole day to finally figure out what was wrong.
A bit of planning where pleats, etc. would go.
I decided to make the bodice before adding all the trim on the skirt.
I still have the waist fastenings and closing to finish, then I'm done. Too bad I didn't have it for the Scottish Day at Ardenwood a couple of weeks ago.
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