To make the drawstrings I finished small strips of muslin with the serger and then turned them inside out.
Then I fixed them to train and petticoat. To still have the possibility to wear the petticoat without the strings hanging out on the side seams, I left a gap in the seams to pull them back inside the skirt while not wearing the train.
This is one of the strings attached to the skirt and pulled inside:
And here are the facts:
The Challenge: # 24: Re- Do
Fabric: unbleached muslin, about 6 metres for the train
Pattern: from "Fashions of the gilded age" vol. 1; TV 225 for the skirt
Year: 1879
Notions: 25 metres lace for the ruffles
How historically accurate is it? Pattern and fabric are historically accurate, but it is 100% machine sewn. The lace is synthetic. Maybe 70%?
Hours to complete: 6
First worn: Not worn yet
Total cost: 25€
Here are some pictures of the finished garment:
Wow, this is so perfectly ruffly and a faithful recreation of the inspiration image!!
AntwortenLöschenAaaw, thank you! I was thinking of maybe adding another row at the top. What do you think?
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