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[robinsnest]

I have a dress! 



Please ignore the too lose drawstrings. They're only temporary anyway as I ran out of white *facepalm* 



and a back view


I keep thinking it looks like my smock is showing but it's the straps of the gown.

And now a side view so you can admire my false rump..should it be larger?





So I tried it with a sash that I borrowed from my titanic gown. 

Exhibit A: With the sash covering the high waist. going for a slightly more transitional look:




Exhibit B: Lower on the waist treating the higher gathering line like an underbust line. 




I'm also contemplating cheating and putting elastic in the arms. It's just annoying fussing with them! 

Comments

[madamekat.livejournal.com]

I love it! Exhibit A is my pick.

[quincy134.livejournal.com]

Looks awesome! I would go for the first sash location option.

On the arms, can you tie a ribbon around the outside of the sleeve to help it stay in place?

Also, have folks figured out the plan for Bastille Day in more detail yet?

[sewloud.livejournal.com]

hmm no this is valid...madamekat What are we doing? blackcat452?

[sewloud.livejournal.com]

btw you're also still welcome to come change here :-)

[quincy134.livejournal.com]

Awww, thanks for the offer! Turns out I have to stop at my parents' house on Saturday anyway, so I will get changed there. I've manged to cajol Isabella and Maggie into coming as well, we will all leave from my parents' place. I will have to see chez robin another time!

Do you have a cell # so we can find you when we get into the city? You can email me at gsheu4 AT gmail DOT com, and I'll give you my cell as well.

[sadievale.livejournal.com]

I agree, high waisted A, and it looks fab, love the sash! Can't wait to see it in person :)...what's the plan everyone? I still plan on coming up, and hoping I can crash with one of you ladies! ;)

[sewloud.livejournal.com]

madamekattold me you were staying with her :-) you are of course welcome here but I think she called dibbs this time...as to the plan...uh...

[sadievale.livejournal.com]

Yay, great - we set that up at DressU, I hadn't had a chance to confirm with her yet, but I'll touch base :)...can't wait to see you all!

[madamekat.livejournal.com]

Yup, I've called dibs on you for this event. Are we still doing fabric shopping Sunday or do you have to jet early?

[sadievale.livejournal.com]

Oh, hey, also I would say wear a petticoat under the chemise, to give it the proper fullness :) 18th century basic petticoat should do the trick, :)

[sewloud.livejournal.com]

I am wearing one, but I can add another.

[sadievale.livejournal.com]

Hmm...maybe two, it looks lovely but I like a bit more fulness in a chemise: mine is a bit crazy full, so I may not be the one to ask...maybe see what some others say? :)

[sadievale.livejournal.com]

You can see my dress in this picture...I used like 11 yards in mine, I'm tall, but mine is crazy full :)...I LOVE your chemise, and I really like your high waistline, really excited to see it and you this weekend!!

[sewloud.livejournal.com]

holy cow! I think there's maybe 4 yards in mine. you crazy woman :-p But I shall wear two petticoats in your honor :-D

[brickhousewench.livejournal.com]

Definitely go with the higher sash, that looks just faboo!

[mandie-rw.livejournal.com]

Yes, I like the higher sash as well. And yay for finished dress!! Mine...is not anywhere near finished, heh.

[ladyxjade.livejournal.com]

looks great!! I vote exhibit A as well.

[tayloropolis.livejournal.com]

Pretty! And it looks SO comfy!

[operafantomet.livejournal.com]

L to the O to the V to the E!!

[padawansguide.livejournal.com]

Looks great so far!

[blackcat452.livejournal.com]

It looks great, and I vote view A too. As for our plans, would it be possible to share a ride into the city with you?

[sewloud.livejournal.com]

absolutely, anyone who wants to is welcome to change here and carpool. My mom's in town now so it's even clean :-D

[curiouschilde.livejournal.com]

I'm also for exhibit A and a second petticoat!! It looks really awesome!!

[jennil.livejournal.com]

Pretty! I vote sash placement A. :)

[fiofiorina.livejournal.com]

Looks good! And yes! To another petticoat :-)

It also would be able to double up for this transitional style:
http://napoleon-fashion.com/photos?pid=19