08/12/2017

1850´s and 1870´s Day Dresses

Hello everyone!

Here is the last part of our summer photo-shoot which I didn´t get around posting. But better late than never. ;) 

I´m wearing a 1850´s Printed Cotton Day Dress with a circular crinoline underneath. Sewing process of this dress can be found here. The skirt is attached to the bodice which fastens in front with hooks and eyelets. Skirt fastens with tiny snap fasteners on a side.




The lace shawl I´m wearing is knitted in brushed alpaca yarn using Estonian traditional shawl pattern called Lilac Leaf Shawl. The pattern is from a book Knitted Lace of Estonia by Nancy Bush.

Victorian Wrist Warmers are knitted in wool-silk blend and the pattern is from a book Knitting Lingerie Style by Joan McGowan-Michael.


Detail of a smocking on the bodice.

And the second dress modeled by my sister Lily is a 1870´s Taffeta Day Dress. Sewing process of this dress can by found here. Imperial bustle is worn underneath the skirt. Dress is in four pieces- bodice, skirt, overskirt and a peplum. Bodice fastens in front with hooks and eyelets.

Sleeves have large heavily embellished cuffs which were typical for this period.

Back view of the dress.


Detail of the cuff. Gloves were crocheted by me.

Matching reticule with machine embroidery and tassel trim. 




Bustle Era Hat embellished with floral trim on a brim, cascading satin bows on both sides and large satin bows in front, netting and a flower in the back. Pattern is from Lynn McMasters (Bustle Era Hat, view B).
Side view of the hat.


That´s all for today, I hope you enjoyed the pictures as much as we enjoyed taking them! See you next time! :)

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