Fabrics, etc.: Black casa satin from Joanne's (40% off;), black sequin trim, black lace, jet swarovski bicone beads and faceted rounds, beaded fringe trim, black ostrich plume, black turkey feathers.
Accessories: Black lace opera-length gloves, jet and pearl earrings (made them!), black beaded/feather fascinator (made it!), necklace created using spare beaded fringe trim
Patterns: For the skirt, I used view A from McCalls 2851. This is the only piece I used from this pattern. For the bodice, I used Simplicity 4092. Thinking back, I probaly wouldn't use this one again for this type of dress. However, I liked the shape and it's a pattern I'm familiar with, so it was fairly easy to modify. And it was modified. Heavily. I didn't use a pattern for the 'train'...it was pretty easy to throw together with leftover satin and lace.
Shoes: Brian gave me a beautiful pair of black Victorian lace-up boots from Oak Tree Farms (for my birthday). I LOVE them. Not only are they perfect for this dress, I can also wear them with my can-can.
These pictures are not very good...we're crammed into my messy sewing room. I will have better shots after D*C. And my hair is not styled. But you'll at least get a look at the dress!
That looks great!
ReplyDeleteYou're so talented! :) Amazing costumes!
ReplyDeleteFor a history project we have to choose a historical person and i chose kate. i havent found a good enough dress yet and this one is perfect. although i suck at sewing i was wondering if maybe you could make one and i could pay u!out of the thousand dresses ive looked at i think around $130 is appropiate.
ReplyDeleteWould it be possible to buy this dress from you or to have you make one just like it?
ReplyDeleteI would love to buy that dress (or make this dress) for my 45th bday coming up in Oct!! I will have a Tombstone theme party. Would this be possible?!
DeleteHello...can I purchase this dress from you?
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