My false sleeves are finished

[frualeydis]

I have finished the false sleeves for my tudor gown.
They turned out a little too big at the wrists so I had to make two extra pleats which sort of destroyed the original even pleating along the whole sleeve. I don't think it is very noticeable though. The pleats on the sleeves are sewn down by hand on the back side. They are lined with hand woven linen twill (probably made by my great grandmother) and the "jewels" that hold the sleeve together are very heavy cast brass buttons with glass pearls.



I have just put the silk I'm going to use for the smock inside the sleeve and pulled some out through the openings. Tomorrow I will start on the smock.

I am very grateful to eldawen345 who helped me with the shape of the sleeves.

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[guyelfkin.livejournal.com]

What a very *you* fabric that is....[g}

Teddy