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 little bit of taking in at the outer elbow I think.

The only thing that I don't really like, and which I just noticed, is that the side-back piece should extend further toward the front. But other than that, I'm pretty happy with it. It was fun to try on and swish around the house in for a while. :)

Comments

[girliegirl32786.livejournal.com]

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

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

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