L Last year I made a blue and white summer dress from a pattern I took from this bodice…maybe it’s time to draft another one. This dress is a rebel! It breaks so many “rules”. It’s in fantastic condition for it’s age and it enjoys a happy life here in my collection. It’s a semi-princess bodice, fully structured foundation skirt, and a detachable train.
Just a sneak peak at our latest project- a walking suit based on an 1898 pattern originally published in the May 20, 1898 issue of “La Mode Illustree”. For our Aesthete and Modiste Patrons, we’ll be a pattern tracing of my drape which is a 43″ bust, 35″ waist which can be modified to your size. There is NO retail pattern of this in existence outside of the Atelier! Stay tuned for more!
One last dress check before leaving for town on History Mirror Monday here in Old West Tombstone. 😁
Playing with some millinery with this antique hat for the French 1898 suit. Brown is *not* my color, so this incredible extant ribbon in black and rose will help! It’s a bit dramatic…but so am I and there we are. 😆
I finally got to make something for myself and use things I’ve been saving for way too long…I’m hoping to get some use of this cape before Spring arrives! 😄