1880 Victorian Gown

[CottageCelt]

I would like to share the victorian gown I just made for a historical timeline event. The bodice and jacket were made from TV422 and the underskirt and overskirt were made from TV255 (with a few modifications.)
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[Miss Cindy]

Beautiful dress! I think it is wonderful that you made two bodices for it, too!
And your trim work is perfect!

[Iris]

Beautiful work.

[MaryGode]

Those pleats!

[elensari]

Lovely! I really like using the trim to fake the look of an over corselette; well done. I love the draping you did with the skirt, too. Wonderful outfit, and fantastic trimming. I hope everyone loved you in it!

~Kelly

[Andrea L]

Awesome dress! Those pleats! Beautiful!

[Bookwyrm]

Stunning! You look so sharp, and I love the pulled back skirt.

[gretagretchen]

Looking at her other photos, I believe it actually a separate jacket that she used to take the dress from day to night with a ballgown bodice underneath. It's a great idea that I may use at some point!

[Helena]

Wow, look at all those pleats! Did you iron them all yourself?

[CottageCelt]

Thank you everyone for your kind words. I did iron all of the pleats. They took longer to make and took more fabric than the rest of the gown. Thanks!

[steffielove]

Oh my! what a beautifull dress!