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miss_philomena ([personal profile] miss_philomena) wrote2016-09-12 10:28 pm

Belvidere!

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I made a new outfit for Belvidere this past Saturday. And I mean everything. The only thing that wasn't new was my hat. Chemise, pantaloons and corset were all new. I may or may not post pictures of those some day.

Wanting a natural form summer gown, I bought 30 yards of hand block printed cotton voile on Etsy. It was the best price, being $25 for five yards, $50 for ten yards, or $70 for 30 yards. I put almost half of it into this outfit anyway, so it's just as well I bought that much!

I used one of Butterick's costume patterns for the underskirt, adding a drawstring and a tie to get the natural form shape, Truly Victorian's 362 Wash overskirt, and 462 Tail bodice. Yes, those are both technically late bustle patterns, but the overskirt pattern notes mention it being in an 1882 advertisement as well, without a bustle underneath.

I really love the outfit, I just need to do a little more work on my corset. I need to put more boning in to better support the girls, but everything I have on hand is too long at the moment. I'll get to it at some point.

You looked gorgeous!

[identity profile] laracorsets.livejournal.com 2016-09-13 12:11 pm (UTC)(link)
I actually stalked you to see the beautiful block print of your gown more closely. Beautifully done!

Re: You looked gorgeous!

[identity profile] miss-philomena.livejournal.com 2016-09-13 02:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks! It's very lovely fabric, and I have no idea what I'll do with the rest of it, haha.

Re: You looked gorgeous!

[identity profile] laracorsets.livejournal.com 2016-09-13 02:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Oooh, do you have enough for another gown? Regency maybe??

[identity profile] blackcat452.livejournal.com 2016-09-13 04:12 pm (UTC)(link)
It turned out great!

[identity profile] brickhousewench.livejournal.com 2016-09-13 05:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Love the dress. And you guys looked awesome.

[identity profile] sadievale.livejournal.com 2016-09-19 11:42 am (UTC)(link)
You look great!