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[mala_14]

So close to being done! I got all the buttons and buttonholes finished this weekend. I wanted to have the entire thing done, but was just not disciplined enough. Since the closures are on, I was able to take pictures! The ties for bustling are all pinned. You know what's not fun? Trying on your polonaise and having pins poke you in the butt. Seriously. (Excuse the wrinkles. The skirt has been lying around unfinished for a really long time.)

All that's left is sewing the bustle ties, hemming the skirt, and adding the skirt flounces.

I'm so happy with how this has turned out. I was worried that I would have a lot of trouble with fit, but that went smoothly. The buttonhole-making wasn't too bad either. And I LOVE the buttons. They're vintage and made of real mother-of-pearl, so they're heavier and have a lovely rainbow-y shine. The only thing that bothers me, from looking at these pictures, is that it really looks like I could use another petticoat under the skirts. I have a narrow late-Edwardian style one I can use, so problem solved. :)

Comments

[ashamanja-babu.livejournal.com]

This is so adorable!! And your buttonholes look great!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thanks Elizabeth! Is it weird that I find them soothing to make? Probably because I feel like I'm channeling my inner Laura. ;p

[nuranar.livejournal.com]

I love it! Such a nice fit, and this collar is perfect.

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'm glad I decided on this collar. The lace breaks things up a bit.

[atherleisure.livejournal.com]

Lovely fit. I like the dress very much, and it seems quite appropriate for a member of the Ingalls family - quiet and practical but well-done and pretty. Your buttonholes look very nice. I think another petticoat will make the whole thing perfect. Are you going to do a colored ribbon at the neck?

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! It makes me feel very schoolmarm-ish. I have been considering a neck ribbon with a brooch, but I'm not sure what colour ribbon (any thoughts?) and I don't think I have an appropriate brooch... yet.

[atherleisure.livejournal.com]

With the orange flowers in the print, I can't help think of orange, but the Victorians were crazy about color so I think you could do almost anything. If I recall correctly, blue is opposite orange on the color wheel so a nice bright blue would be very period appropriate. Plus I love blue...

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

I was thinking blue too. A nice robin's egg blue.

[isabelladangelo.livejournal.com]

That looks lovely!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[koshka-the-cat.livejournal.com]

It's beautiful! And wonderful fit!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thank you! So much of your stuff was really helpful in making this. :)

[bauhausfrau.livejournal.com]

This looks so pretty, you got a really great fit too.

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I hope the next project goes as smoothly.

[fancyfrocks.livejournal.com]

It looks beautiful! Perfectly fitted! Lovely buttonholes, too :)

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! They took a while, but definitely worth it. :)

[sarahlizzi.livejournal.com]

looks lovely!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :)

[wanda-victorian.livejournal.com]

So pretty! Love the fabric!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thanks! The fabric has been sitting around in the stash for quite some time. It's nice to actually use it.

[the-aristocat.livejournal.com]

Beautiful!!!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much! All of your posts on your natural form stuff were so helpful.

[padawansguide.livejournal.com]

Lovely!!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thanks Maggie! :)

[girliegirl32786.livejournal.com]

Gorgeous job! The fit is perfect!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thank you! The fit was a nice surprise.