Updated web page

[frualeydis]

So now I have a new page with new pictures of some old garb :)
This red gown gown was made in 2001 and I'm very happy that I fit ito it again after my pregnancy, because it really is one of my favourite dresses. I won't be wearing it for a while since it isn't practical for nursing since the corset is back-laced, but at least I know I can wear it.

Comments

[pandorasbox.livejournal.com]

I think I found what I am going to use the 10 yrds of red velvet that I have. Thanks Eva

[frualeydis.livejournal.com]

And you don't even need to use all the 10 yards (depending on the width of the fabric of course). This dress used approximately 4 metres of 150cm wide wool. As I said on the page the skirt is just straight and pleated to a waistband so I cut off around 90 cm, which is what I need for a skirt when I'm wearing hoops and used the rest 85 x 400 cm for the bodice and the hanging sleeves (not yet done). So if your velvet isn't too narrow you might get two dresses out of it.

Eva

[pandorasbox.livejournal.com]

45" wide. not the widest of fabric, Thanks for being an inspiration