Preliminary try-on and a pinned-in sleeve lining

[mala_14]

I can see the finish line! It involves sleeve and lots of hemming by hand, but it's still a finish line. The striped chemise gown is now enough together to try on, so you get pictures. I'm wearing it over my 1790 stays and shift. I pinned in the sleeve to check length and any wonkiness. Overall, the sleeve is good, but way too long and it needs a

Comments

[quincy134]

This looks awesome. Very elegant.

[mala_14]

Thanks Gloria!

[nuranar]

It looks really good! And lovely to swan about in. ;)

[mala_14]

Thanks! I almost wish I had made it long enough to have a train for optimum swanning. :)

[girliegirl32786]

It looks gorgeous! I really love the back. So elegant!

[mala_14]

Thanks Aubry! All the late 18th century stuff you've made has been really inspiring.