In Which I Learn the Art of Mantua Making

[viennabelle]

As mentioned previously, I spent this weekend to Burnley and Trowbridge's Robe Francaise workshop. It was taught by the very talented Brooke Welborn, a journeyman mantua maker who graduated from the Williamsburg apprentice program at the milliner's shop. I travelled with my fitting partner, Melissa Jarrett and our respective spouses, Rick and Dave

Comments

[virginiadear]

Ohhh, so pretty!
I adore the look! The hues of your respective gowns, yours and Melissa's, are beautiful, gorgeous...delicious! M'm!
It would be lovely to attend one of those workshops, on just about *anything!* *sigh* Not for a while, though.

Hope you're recovered from the heat stress, m'dear. 105°F, whether ambient temps or heat index, is no joking matter. We had excessive heat warnings all over the place; you folks must have, too. (Still, perhaps?)

[anielmom]

So lovely!

[bauhausfrau]

[viennabelle]

Thanks! I couldn't get back into LJ until this evening to read your comments. I have to get cracking--Melissa wants to fit the sleeve this weekend (and I"m not ready yet)!