However, thanks to the power of social media and Crystal prompting me to post....here are some pics of the Gown of Doom. I have never, ever spent that much time on any one piece, and I honestly hope to never do so again! (Although, I do have to say, I am kind of chuffed that I actually did it!)
(It's the red velvet gown worn by HRM on the left)
Each of those black strips is applique, and 3 rows of gold couching - the middle section being looped - the texture is pretty cool, if I do say so myself! Her sleeves are also pinked. |
It's a bit easier to see the loopy texture in this pic.... |
There are 3 (or 4?? I forget now...) large-scale applique and-couching patterns around the hem of the skirt |
All pictures courtesy of Jason Connor.
This is one of my favorite pieces, and you are a saint to have done that much applique for someone else. Doing all the applique on the guards and couching gold over the top on my cappotto just about convinced me I don't want to make one, but it is still on my to-do list because it is just such a smashing gown.
ReplyDeleteHaha! Forcing her to post this is actually my plot to have her sainted. *evil grin*
ReplyDeletelol - oh you guise! :D
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