As mentioned in the previous post, the top panel is already attached. So the order of business for today was the assembly and insertion of the side panels and train. On the left is a photo of the train with the side panels attached. Isn’t it lovely how the lines on the plaid on the [...]
Archive for April, 2009
Polonaise comes together
Posted in 1874 Purple Polonaise on April 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Pouf sewn to bodice
Posted in 1874 Purple Polonaise on April 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Back to the polonaise after a break. The bodice was just killing me. The front bottom angle was asymmetric, sharper on one side, more curved on the other.
It was such a stupid mistake, and since the boning was sewn in, I was faced with either leaving it or, potentially, cutting the whole side open to [...]
Influences 1872-1876
Posted in Fashion History, Victorian Costume on April 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Polonaise I am making is influenced by a number of fashion plates. This is in keeping with the clothing making of the time. Fashion plates from a specific year may demonstrate specific trends, but gowns made in that year are often more like composites from the past few years. It makes sense. When a [...]
Polonaise and Underskirt so far
Posted in 1874 Purple Polonaise on April 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Here is the underskirt to date. The bottom hem is trimmed with 8 inch wide pleats. They shift and shake beautifully when worn. Only half of the hem is trimmed so far.
The Polonaise is still armless, frontless, sashless, and bowless.
