Remake finished

[frualeydis]

The remake of the yellow and black gown is finished. It's a little long in the bodice where the side trim goes down, but I won't move the skirt now. It also gaps a little where my rib cage ends but I only need to lose a kilo, which I plan to do anyway, to make it sit better.









There are still some things I need to fix, for example I need to take in the waistband of the forepart, the reason it's hanging down in one side is that it is 6-8 cm too wide in the waist. I also need to fix some better way to attach the white brocade sleeves than pins, because they escaped and one of the sleeves started "wandering" down - we can't have that when I'm drinking at an event. I also want to make some new headwear.

Comments

[chigrima.livejournal.com]

It's really gorgeous. Great re-make. :-)

[estela-dufrayse.livejournal.com]

Why not just baste the sleeves in...or have them tie with points.

This looks fabulous! BTW.
I can't wait to see what you come up with for headwear.

[merastra.livejournal.com]

Oh wow, very pretty! Nice smooth lines. I love that side shot. The new size looks good on you. ;-)

[ashariel.livejournal.com]

That looks wonderful! You may have convinced me to cut down my blue highnecked gown that's gathering dust in my closet.

[frualeydis.livejournal.com]

It may be boring to remake old clothes, or at least less inspiring than to start on something new, but it is also very rewarding: you get a "new" dress with much less work.

/Eva

[tessalinah.livejournal.com]

it looks wonderful. i love the color and pattern on the fabric. ^_^

be well,
tessalina

[operafantomet.livejournal.com]

Tie-ons for the sleeves is a good idea. I have that for the reversible slevves of the Raphael dress I made, and it works really well.

The re-made dress looks smashing! I love the effect of the black trim. Did I mention "WOW!!"?

[ragnvaeig.livejournal.com]

Are the sleeves entirely attached to the shoulder tabs, or no?

[frualeydis.livejournal.com]

They are tied to the bodice, for a coronation where all the laidies in waiting should wear black sleeves I did that too. You can see them in the old photo (http://web.comhem.se/~u31138198/yellowandblackdress.html).

/Eva

[silverstah.livejournal.com]

Pretty pretty! three cheers for gown remakes! :)

[pinque.livejournal.com]

Very pretty yet not sweetly pretty, striking more like:) Nice example of how much of an impact reworking a gown can have:)

[tailordrews.livejournal.com]

Ohh, that s lovely, what a beautifull fabric!

Bjarne

[frualeydis.livejournal.com]

Thanks! Typical old curtain, but it looks nice as a dress too.

/Eva

[billy-oblivionx.livejournal.com]

Ooooh! You look like a princess.