The Gilded Age

Back At The Atelier With Our Latest Project

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It Needs petticoats and a body, no judging. Faded old embroidered cotton, skirt is completely hand finished because I’m weird and do things the hard way. Snuck in a tiny black silk pleated strip at the hem. I know this project is supposed to be simple…but the chatter in my head is Joan Cusack from “Working Girl” when she says: “it needs some bows or something!”

There will be no bows.

TW- WHY IS IT that the things that appear the simplest are actually the most difficult? This skirt is entirely undersewn, that was an adventure! 😁 😆

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What’s On…

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“Gracious, they could be sisters!”

Mine is on the left, the stunner on the right I finished and listed in the Etsy store. Same silks and vintage trim as mine, but the pattern matching, reproduction print and old soft velvet is completely different! This is ready to wear, no waiting…perfect for Old West adventures, just add bustle. Now you can look like the person in the old tintype! 😃

For more about this exciting new dress, please click HERE or at our Etsy store.

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Out Latest Day Lily!!!!

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Gilded Age Era Day Dress 1883-1887 In Cotton Print Fabric, Size 39-40 Bust, 29-31 Waist, New- READY TO WEAR

Our Latest Day Lily- New and Ready to Wear!!!!

Excited to share the latest addition to my #etsy shop: Gilded Age Era Day Dress 1883-1887 In Cotton Print Fabric, Size 39-40 Bust, 29-31 Waist, New- READY TO WEAR!

Gilded Age Era Day Dress 1883-1887 In Cotton Print Fabric, Size 39-40 Bust, 29-31 Waist, New- READY TO WEAR

Gilded Age Era Day Dress 1883-1887 In Cotton Print Fabric, Size 39-40 Bust, 29-31 Waist, New- READY TO WEAR

Gilded Age Era Day Dress 1883-1887 In Cotton Print Fabric, Size 39-40 Bust, 29-31 Waist, New- READY TO WEAR Interior

Gilded Age Era Day Dress 1883-1887 In Cotton Print Fabric, Size 39-40 Bust, 29-31 Waist, New- READY TO WEAR Interior

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Gilded Age Pattern Sale!!

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Looking for patterns for the Gilded Age? We have them! 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, and 1900s- check it out at Atelier Lily Absinthe!!!

Mccall’s M8076 1870s 1880s 19th Century Hat Pattern 4 - Etsy
This Patterns & Blueprints item by AtelierLilyAbsinthe has 10 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Woodland Hills, CA. Listed on Jul 2, 2022
Simplicity 5457 Circa 1880 Evening Reception Dress Sewing - Etsy
This Womens Costumes item by AtelierLilyAbsinthe has 2 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Woodland Hills, CA. Listed on Jul 5, 2022
Butterick B6305 Natural Form Mid-bustle Era Late 1870s Early - Etsy
This Womens Costumes item by AtelierLilyAbsinthe has 3 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Woodland Hills, CA. Listed on Jun 27, 2022
Mccall’s M8189 Misses’ Costume Angela Clayton C. 1880 - Etsy
This Fabric item by AtelierLilyAbsinthe has 3 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Woodland Hills, CA. Listed on Mar 29, 2022
Mccall’s M8191 Misses’ Skirt Angela Clayton C. 1880 - Etsy
This Fabric item by AtelierLilyAbsinthe has 11 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Woodland Hills, CA. Listed on Apr 11, 2022
Simplicity 4078 Circa 1895 Ballgown Evening Dress Sewing - Etsy
This Womens Costumes item by AtelierLilyAbsinthe has 5 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Woodland Hills, CA. Listed on Jun 11, 2022
Butterick B5969 Misses’ Corset and Skirt 1870s 1880a - Etsy
This Fabric item by AtelierLilyAbsinthe has 17 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Woodland Hills, CA. Listed on Mar 30, 2022
Butterick B6692 Misses’ Costume 1870s Style Day Dress - Etsy
This Fabric item by AtelierLilyAbsinthe has 5 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Woodland Hills, CA. Listed on Mar 30, 2022
Past Patterns No. 904 1880s Polonaise With Walking Skirt - Etsy
This Womens Costumes item by AtelierLilyAbsinthe has 4 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Woodland Hills, CA. Listed on Jul 9, 2022
Patterns of History 1876 Bustled Day Dress Sewing Pattern - Etsy
This Fabric item by AtelierLilyAbsinthe has 3 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Woodland Hills, CA. Listed on Jun 19, 2022

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Going Into Town…

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Walked to town today (well, actually yesterday now) to visit with friends and do a little shopping. Fun fact: I was dressed and ready on time! 😁

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