After looking through my fabrics I discovered that I had stuff I could use so I went ahead with the dress despite not having the lavendar dupioni silk I ordered.So here it is so far. After doing the pantaloons from purple silk I added wto ruffled layers of tulle, the first a medium purple and the top one lavendar. I cut sharp points in the lower edges of each to better simulate the blossom of a thistle.
The next step was to begin the bodice. I'm starting by layering folded points of satin ribbon. I don't know how far I'll go with this or what I'll do with the sleeves. Hopefully good ideas will come to me as I proceed.
As usual, I can't wait to get to the hair. It's so tempting to do it now but if I do I'll make working on the clothes around the neck much harder, so I'll restrain myself!
Hoi Kaaren,
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ik denk nog een laagje iets kleiner ?
en zeker de mouwen ook
leuk hoor.
lieve groet Marja
Thanks, Marja. The idea of more points, but smaller is a good one! But I got lazy and just finished up with a piece of green silk then a ribbon rose. I just posted the finished Thistle, so you may want to take a look.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy your comments, and take care!
Kaaren