New Book!

[mala_14]

I really want to make some natural form/bustle stuff next year and was pondering purchasing Fashions of the Gilded Age Vol. 1 by Frances Grimble the other day. Then I realized that I still have a gift card left over from my birthday. So I ordered it! :) It would be neat to have Vol. 1 and 2, but my gift card didn't stretch that far. However, 160 patterns sounds pretty good for a start. I've been interested in this book ever since seeing that jenthompson used it for her 1880s blue bodice. The public library and my university library have some of Grimble's other books, but not the bustle ones. I'm pretty excited for this to show up soon.

Still have yet to cut out my bridesmaid dress, but I may still get to that tonight. My baby quilt was a big hit. My friend was very happy with it and my other friends want quilts when they have babies, so overall a success. :)

Comments

[starlightmasque.livejournal.com]

Sounds like a great book!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Should be an interesting read!

[jenthompson.livejournal.com]

Ohhh - I can't wait to see what you make from it! The second book isn't nearly as good so you aren't missing much. They have some ballgowns that I liked, but the rest is just sportswear and outwear, so it wasn't nearly as useful as the first book.

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Ah, good to know. Thanks!

[the-aristocat.livejournal.com]

I can't wait to see what you you come up with! It's my favorite period.

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

It's one of my favourites too! I've always been a little bit intimidated by the complexity of it, but I think I need to get over that!