I've been wanting to make a new early 17th century gown for some time now, mostly because I have learned so much since I made my green wool outfit. The idea behind the gown was for it to be representative of a common woman's Sunday/holiday best. This year's Publick Day event was the perfect excuse, although I waffled over whether or not to make something new until about two weeks before the event. So this gown was handsewn in two weeks, amid work and everything else. Michael blocked new hats for both of us. He is becoming quite the talented hatter!
These pictures are from the gown's third wearing, on Thanksgiving for my work's annual event. Someday I'll starch my darn cuffs enough that they won't start going wonky after a few minutes! I'm wearing the gown over my newest petticoat with upperbodies.
Ignore the white threads all over me; I was sewing a shirt!
I love the new gown!! Your ability to just throw beautifully constructed garments together (in two weeks!) never ceases to amaze. You rock any and every decade! Thanks for inspiring us with your talents, Anneliese :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful! You look fantastic and that last photo looks like a period painting. <3
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly what I was thinking. If someone rendered the 5th picture as an oil painting, no one would imagine that you belong to our century. Time travel, maybe?
DeleteEsto pertenece al periodo del puritanismo, barroco no?
ReplyDeleteFlawless
ReplyDeleteIt's a gorgeous gown, and looks flawlessly fitted. Thank you for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteOoh, I love this one! Simple and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLook so authentic and fancy.Great job!
ReplyDeleteIts so gorgeous and one of a kind. Keep it up!
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