Post by mrstilney on Jan 17, 2013 3:12:20 GMT -5
Hello all!
Years ago, I discovered a beautiful fashion plate from 1804 featuring a black, lace-trimmed morning gown (pelisse) that I IMMEDIATELY wanted to make. historicalfashion.tumblr.com/post/39118039344/historicalfashion-morning-dress-1804
After searching and searching, I found the most GORGEOUS cotton lace from the Netherlands, and my aunt was gracious enough to gift me a few yards of it for Christmas several years ago. I finally got around to starting this project this month! For the longest time I was lost as to the closure since I was afraid most would look too masculine with such a delicate style, but I was lucky enough to find a practically identical plate with bow closure to solve my dilemma!
historicalfashion.tumblr.com/post/39506383560/damesalamode-ladys-museum-december-1804-the
Since I wanted to be able to wear it to the 200th anniversary of Waterloo in 2015, I then searched out this inspiration plate pinterest.com/pin/236790892879675680/ to support my dream of a black, lace-trimmed Regency pelisse that I could also use during my trip.
My problem: when I finished most of the pelisse, however, I pinned on my lovely 2" wide moiré ribbon to find that it shifted the edges of the pelisse and warped strangely when tied. Is this just because the ribbon is so wide? I debated using hooks and eyes underneath false bows, but I know that wouldn't stay closed on the skirt of the pelisse. I've never had this dilemma, so I'm hoping one of you can help me! Thank you
Edit: Here is a copy of the (ALMOST) finished pelisse as it stands. sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/541930_10151329331844886_1476861731_n.jpg
Years ago, I discovered a beautiful fashion plate from 1804 featuring a black, lace-trimmed morning gown (pelisse) that I IMMEDIATELY wanted to make. historicalfashion.tumblr.com/post/39118039344/historicalfashion-morning-dress-1804
After searching and searching, I found the most GORGEOUS cotton lace from the Netherlands, and my aunt was gracious enough to gift me a few yards of it for Christmas several years ago. I finally got around to starting this project this month! For the longest time I was lost as to the closure since I was afraid most would look too masculine with such a delicate style, but I was lucky enough to find a practically identical plate with bow closure to solve my dilemma!
historicalfashion.tumblr.com/post/39506383560/damesalamode-ladys-museum-december-1804-the
Since I wanted to be able to wear it to the 200th anniversary of Waterloo in 2015, I then searched out this inspiration plate pinterest.com/pin/236790892879675680/ to support my dream of a black, lace-trimmed Regency pelisse that I could also use during my trip.
My problem: when I finished most of the pelisse, however, I pinned on my lovely 2" wide moiré ribbon to find that it shifted the edges of the pelisse and warped strangely when tied. Is this just because the ribbon is so wide? I debated using hooks and eyes underneath false bows, but I know that wouldn't stay closed on the skirt of the pelisse. I've never had this dilemma, so I'm hoping one of you can help me! Thank you
Edit: Here is a copy of the (ALMOST) finished pelisse as it stands. sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/541930_10151329331844886_1476861731_n.jpg