*DING* stays are done

[robinsnest]

blackcat452's drunken monkey came over and sewed on my binding for me. My sewing machine doesn't like sewing on binding evenly and I really didn't feel like putting it on by hand..these are definitely function over form stays. But they're done. 

I've been pondering more and more about my intended gown...
I WAS planning to make this one

Source: oldrags.tumblr.com via Robin on Pinterest

but I didn't have the right fabric and cannot find the right trim. So while i reeeeally want to make it, I think it's not happening now. I was tellin madamekat t's like cooking. When a recipe only has 4 ingredients it can be delicious and perfect but you need all four things or the dish won't happen. And I'm missing a major one!! 

So where's that leave me? wel bethhsh ave me this beautiful silk charmeuse that she used to make her edwardian ball gown. apparently she ordered 10 and got send 20 yards (Why do things like that not happen to me!?)


I've been searching for inspiration on what to do with this lovely fuchsia silk, it's thin drapey and soft. I think it'd be great for a regency ball gown...or 4. So far the best inspiration I've found is this one. 

Source: lesartsdecoratifs.fr via Robin on Pinterest

I also found this one, but I Think it's currently the second choice. 

Source: philamuseum.org via Robin on Pinterest

I would love thoughts, suggestions or input

Comments

[bauhausfrau.livejournal.com]

Sounds perfect for regency and/or a bias cut 1930s evening gown! And I like both your regency inspiration gowns.

[sewloud.livejournal.com]

I probably have enough for both..She gave me 10 yards! I love my friends :-D

[quincy134.livejournal.com]

Oooohhh...very pretty. I'm leaning towards the first option, but either is nice.

[mandie-rw.livejournal.com]

I really like that first inspiration dress! I think the charmeuse would work really well for that - and would look good trimmed or not, both ways! I do like the tassel and fringe action going on, though.

[brickhousewench.livejournal.com]

Koshka posted a new to me fabric site this morning. I'll just leave these here to tease you...

http://www.etsy.com/listing/89200115/cotton-print-fabric-grey-purple-and? - Something like this to trim the original gown?

http://www.etsy.com/listing/107573552/white-and-silver-paisley-brocade-msc026? - OMG isn't this beautiful? Again, it would make a lovely trim.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/113024294/hand-printed-cotton-fabric-fuchsia? - Another funky paisley that could become trim if only there were more of it.,

[starlightmasque.livejournal.com]

Can't wait to see what you come up with!

[blackcat452.livejournal.com]

I like both, but I think the first might be easier to do for this weekend