Muahaha!

[liadethornegge]

Check it out - I got the sleeves in, and the hooks and eyes. And see how pretty, so pretty.

I'm wearing it with nothing on underneath in the picture there (and the three following) and it closes neatly in front, the silk even overlaps. I think that once I have the proper stuff on underneath it will still cooperate.

So, at this point, if I hem it the gown is ready to be worn. The guarding  I can add at any point now, as I just stitch it down ontop. I have no hook/eye pair on the sleeves, but the opening is rather short, so they stay closed. Probably with a chemise sleeve they might gap and I'd need the closing. So I shall add those right now. Unfortunately I do need help with hemming, so I can't finish it /before/ the event. But I may be able to do it on site. If I so choose.

Comments

[melaniesuzanne.livejournal.com]

It's gorgeous. I love the fit.

[beths-dress.livejournal.com]

Oh, is that ever lovely. Fits like a charm too!

[systemgoddess.livejournal.com]

That is lovely!

[camele0pard.livejournal.com]

It looks really great, and it sure follows your figure nicely. Envy!

[liadethornegge.livejournal.com]

Good fitting is key. And I have one of the best sewing buddies to help me - helwig. She knows what she's about when it comes to 16th Century clothing. I would not be so well dressed if I hadn't started coming to Aros sewing circle :)

[bippimalin.livejournal.com]

It's pretty pretty pretty! :)
I hope you'll bring it to the Uni so I can see it for real. :D

[liadethornegge.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Now that the sleeves are cooperating, I'm very pleased, myself :)

[liadethornegge.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I have the best help for fitting purposes: helwig

[liadethornegge.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Aah, you will be there? It will be good to meet you I'm sure :)

I could bring it even if not finished, just to show it off and as something to keep my hands busy

[frualeydis.livejournal.com]

So beautiful, and so stylish! I can't wait to see it in person, whenever that may be.

/Eva

[bippimalin.livejournal.com]

Yes I will and you do that. :)

[love3angle.livejournal.com]

oooooooooooohhhhhhhh pretty!

[liadethornegge.livejournal.com]

Thank you :) I am SO glad I changed the sleeves after all. Basically I had the right shape, just too much of it, and - silly me - didn't follow the rules of fabric grain. Silly, silly mistake.

[liadethornegge.livejournal.com]

*bounce* Thank you!

Every time I get to try it on at a new stage I feel "Wow! It's pretty much done!" Then I remember how many more things are missing for it to be complete. A suit of ruffs, for example!