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[isabelladangelo]

I did something sewing related! Woohoo!

The pattern I'm using for my gown. I'm a bit bigger than she was. :-) I tried modifying an existing pattern and that was a no go. I then tried draping and that just came out really funny. So I took the draped pattern and pinned out all the bad stuff to get this pattern. This pattern looks and fits right.

The fabrics I'm using. I've since ironed the organza on my new ironing board. (My old table top one is going to be on sale at the yard sale. $5 if anyone wants it.)

I did buy 9 yards of gold cord. I'll probably need a few dozen yards more but the 9 should work for the neckline of the gown. I do have some cotton/linen blend that I think I'll use for the chemise....

Comments

[firenzekat.livejournal.com]

Re;the pattern for the imbusto.
There is some validation in that the waistline is more likely to be 'softly' rounded or 'straight' at this time (1542). It appears, from 'most' portraits, that the peaked front is more common in the 1550-60's.
http://katerina.purplefiles.net/DOCO/Florence%20styles.html
Just a thought..
:)
Love the colour of the material!

[isabelladangelo.livejournal.com]

I realized that a bit after I cut it out. :-) I might try and round the front of it. I'll see how it looks on the duck cloth rounded because I really don't want to mess up on the silk.

[firenzekat.livejournal.com]

Yep, done that before...
sigh.
:)
The silk looks gorgeous.