peggyquade Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 I've put some pictures in my album...not quite finished with this outfit but I thought I would share what I've got done so far. The fitted bodice doesn't show up very well in the pictures. The bodice has a little peplum that isn't showing up well either. I'm going to put tiny pearl "buttons" down the front and the back of the boddice. Her overdress is made of a heavy, striped silk in shades of olive green. The under dress is made of gray silk, trimmed in an intricate ecru lace with a deep gold, slightly metallic ribbon trim. The sleeves are wide and trimmed with the same lace as the underskit. She has a dark gold trim around the high neck of the bodice. The back of the dress is gathered up in the style of the period and a large, self-fabric bow holds up the gathered fabric. I'm going to crochet a lacy, ecru colored shawl for her to wear over her shoulders...she'll hold down the edge with her right hand. Her left hand will be holding onto the top of an umbrella trimmed in lace (like the ones in the Paradise doll pictures). She'll wear a jaunty little hat, made out of the same green silk of her dress, trimmed in tiny ecru roses, ribbons and lace. All ready for a stroll about town! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 You are such a good seamstress! The dress is very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 She is wonderful! Can't wait to see her all done up withthe umbrella and shawl and everything! Thanks for sharing Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frillyfroofroo Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 She's wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttiwebgal Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 WOW I would never have the patients! she looks good! nutti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachpeach Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 she is very fashionable. great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Lovely, lovely! She is gorgeous! Wolfie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Peggi, your dolls are really lovely. I particularly like the subdued colors this lady is wearing. You have a nice eye for making a "put together" ensemble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmatson Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Beautiful! I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uppitycats Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 She is very lovely indeed! My poor tired eyes water just imagining the close-up detail work that sort of thing must be. Now you'll have to dress a "gentleman caller"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueUni47 Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 very beautiful dress great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyJudi Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 How beautiful she is. You do absolutely fantastic work!! Thanks for the sneak peek!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymew Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Lovely, I especially like the material you've chosen. -Susanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodteach0 Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 You do wonderful work. I especially like the material and all the details you've done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 You've gone this far - don't forget her purse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peggyquade Posted April 5, 2007 Author Share Posted April 5, 2007 So here's my latest...a grand ball gown out of gold silk. More pics in my album. Next is a riding dress with a mid calf coat made out of embroidered gold silk with ribbon bow trim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted April 5, 2007 Share Posted April 5, 2007 These are stunning! You are producing lovely costumed dolls one after another - I'm in awe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggi Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Peggy I sure wish this Peggi had half your talent. Your dresses are beautiful and you're doing a great job on the dolls too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Peggy, they are stunning!! Thank you for sharing them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted April 6, 2007 Share Posted April 6, 2007 Peggy, she turned out Wonderfully! She'll be turning heads at the ball for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newt Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 these costumes are smashing! you do beautiful work. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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