And we’re off to Bavaria! The first leg of our European journey, it’s going to be interesting and a contrast from our last outing. Stay tuned for more. 🙂
Officer’s Ball
Making Progress…
Frilly as a flower parasol to contrast with the tailored 90s skirt…now to finish the bodice!
Parasol Restorations
Hat restoration and parasol recoveries finished…sometimes I find the accessories take longer than the suit and underpinnings!
And On To The Ballgown…
The Bonnie Prince has spoken, time to take a break! Today, I’ve been balancing another 1890s style skirt, this is the one with that crazy wild pleated silk bayleuse. How does that skirt get that amazing shape? Two ruffled petticoats, hip padding, skirt hem facings, padded hems, and all those silk ruffles underneath. See how the skirt “floats”? That’s my kind of dreamy look…tomorrow, she gets a waistband! Lesson here? Never underestimate the power of underpinnings. <3
And here’s another view sans Prince Angus…
The Walking Suit Takes Shape…
It’s possible that I’ve reached the heights of mid 90s fashions, because both sleeves won’t fit in frame! She’s still pinned…tomorrow, bodice fitting. 🙂
