The Mom Chronicles, Part II

[miss_philomena]

I had my mom try on one of my older corsets, that doesn't have as much of a waist reduction as the rest, and she liked it, so she gets to use it for her Poe dress. We've also decided to go with more of a late 1830s look for her. I'm going to use one of Simplicity's Fashion Historian patterns with some slight changes.

I'm going to use the darted underbodice for the outside, rather than the shirred front. I'm also going to shir the top and bottom few inches of the sleeve to further the 1830s look.

I'm also going to use another Fashion Historian pattern for the base of her mantle. Since it'll be made out of wool, I'm not going to put the flounces on, but we haven't decided on an alternate trim or lining yet.

As for myself, I think I want to use Period Impressions' 1860s paletote pattern for my own coat, with a few modifications as well. The sleeves are huge, I plan to cut them shorter. Depending on how I can squeeze it on to my fabric, I might also cut the bottom even, rather than longer in the back.

Also, I sewed up the braid for the capote brim. Once I finish removing the paper backing I used as a guide, I'll wire the edge and then take pictures. I don't know what I'll use for the crown yet, but that can wait a bit.

Comments

[chandra-miller.livejournal.com]

The Period Impressions' paletot weighs a ton when it is finished so the lighter the material the better! I saw it made up once in upholstery weight fabric an it wasn't pretty. . .

[miss-philomena.livejournal.com]

The wool I'm using is on the lighter side, but I will definitely keep that in mind.