And For A Little More 1883 Harper’s Bazar…

This is a continuation of a project that I’ve been working on for myself starting back last Fall. and it’s provided inspiration to a bridal dress project I’m currently working on that will be made in ivory.


Do you ever have a “dress crush” and you have to have it at all costs? I waited for a few years until the one perfect fabric came my way, and then I pounced on it!

Pattern matching fun…can you find all the areas that I used that concept? It was fun!

To the eye, this era appears to looks “upholstered”, but it’s deceivingly lightweight when done correctly. Everything is hand tacked in place, there’s not much of a chance of this gown flowing in a breeze.  🙂 Stay tuned for more updates! 

1883 Harper’s Bazar Day Dress Project…

Finally, pictures of my 1883 Harper’s Bazar gown completed with train attached. Three coordinating silks, original button suite and lace. We’re currently making this style for a bride (in ivory) and adapting it for other client orders. Patterning from original pattern sheets is difficult, but it’s all a part of our evolution to achieve the perfectly authentic shape…and it allows me to “enjoy the journey” a bit more.

In The Works At The Atelier…

It’s been a busy winter and I haven’t been posting…but here’s gown images, complete with train. I’m already making client gowns in this style with different fabrics, of course! Now imagine this in layered cottons sheers…yeah, gorgeous for Spring. Check back for more updates. 

In The Works…

Vintage lisere with fine French reproduction lace, silk point d’esprit pleating, and antique passementerie…enough for two very special different gowns, this textile won’t last long. Sourced from Elizabeth Emerson Designs, designed and made by us. ♡

 

And For A Few More From The Vyne…

We’re still sorting through all the pictures that we took in England and here are some more from our trip to The Vyne, an historic manor house located close to Basingstoke in Hampshire. First, here’s another picture of us…the red in the day dress really stands out in the grey background lighting:

And here are a couple with a good friend of ours:  🙂

Here are two of the chapel:

And one of the well-appointed sitting rooms:

And the tomb of Chaloner Chute, himself:

Here’s a better picture that I borrowed from online:

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And finally, Henry VIII himself: