Giving up on the ribbons

[frualeydis]

Having thought about it and seen how my economy has been affected by the latest purchases of fabric and dyeing supplies (we're going to dye silk yarn with indigo, cochineal, madder, weld and onion peels) I have decided that dress will have to be done without the trimming of satin ribbons and ruched bias tape. I think it will look nice anyway and to be honest, I've already spent waay too much on a costume that will be worn once. I'm willing to spend too much money on medieval and 16th century costumes because I can wear them many times and like those eras better anyway, but ca 1900 isn't really my favorite period even if I could find somewhere to play.
For the moment I have given up working on the bodice and started cutting the under skirt, which feels good because making the skirt goes faster than making the bodice and the pieces are big and easy to cut.

Comments

[operafantomet.livejournal.com]

I know I've missed some essential info here.... What kind of gown are you making? And for what purpose? The fabric sounds gorgeous, and the colour... yummy!

[frualeydis.livejournal.com]

It's the reception dress from 1901-02 on page 50 in Patterns of Fashion 2. 1860-1940. And the occasion is my little sister's 25th birthday party, which is themed on the period 1900-1910. I have already made the corset, which can be seen here (http://web.comhem.se/~u41200125/ca1900.html).That's the main reason I'm not giving up on the whole project. The party is on the 18th and I have a really busy schedule the next two weeks, including my grandmother's funeral the day before the party.

Eva

[aclisto.livejournal.com]

Not to get you in trouble, but have you tried here???
http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/2097-AA.shtml
http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/652015-AA.shtml