Victorian Purple Wedding Gown: lace collar & buttons
The collar needed to stand up in the back but I wanted to do so without requiring my client to heavily starch the lace each time. Because the lace is so sheer I decided...
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Victorian purple Wedding gown: train & bodice fitting
The detachable train needs a few more stitches put in and the closure but it is looking fantastic with the dress! The bodice fitting went well and I worked out the overlap for the...
Purple Victorian Wedding gown: detachable train pleating
Long detachable train edged in lovely pleats:
Purple Victorian Wedding gown: fitting photos
Our first fitting of “real” fabric went off without a hitch. I leveled the bottom pleated edge of the skirt and fitted a bodice mock-up.
Lace underbust: finishing touches
We are waiting till Dickens ends & Rene is out off school before doing a photo-shoot but here are some photos she took as I was finishing up the final stitching:
Photoshoots: purple and black
Here is a preview shot of both models together in-between their individual photoshoots: Thank you Laura and Shevek :)
PB&J corset: binding and drawstring
I decided on the black to match the girdle although the purple looked very classy as well: Here is the final result: I’ve included more construction photos behind the cut showing insertion of the...
PB&J corset: panels constructed
The panels are all constructed and awaiting grommets. The back panel still needs to be made once I get the embroidery done on the lining. Everything has to be done in order :) The...
P&B corset: front details
Here is the center front of purple corset featuring a black girdle with the boning channels sewn. The lace detail will be hand-sewn on after construction is completed. The purple silk glows black from...
P&B corset: progress and lace
These photos show the detail at the busk including the planned lace treatment along the girdle. The lace was custom dyed purple. The first dye batch turned out too red but the second batch...
Searching for the right purple
I’m in the process of sourcing the right purple for an upcoming project. Check out these pretty silks:
Purple Corset update
My fencing master looked spectacular in her first corset. I was honored that she wore it to my wedding. She is also a very accomplished seamstress and does lovely custom fencing gear and outfits:...
Purple stays: completed
The corset and matching purple knife-pleated skirt are now with their new owner. A photoshoot will take place eventually!
