I love fringes and use them on all of my bustle gowns - have you had a
look at the dresses on the Truly Victorian website - they can give you
lots of ideas. I added black trim to my purple gown.
http://trulyvictorian.netfirms.com/picturepro/nfpicturepro/index.php
http://trulyvictorian.netfirms.com/photo.html
Cheers, Aylwen Garden
http://www.aylwen.com
Lloyd Mitchell wrote:
And don't forget, this was a period when fringes were popular! You can use
cotton or chenille, 1"-3" would be suitable. I have been using some of the
fancy yarns lately for color, texture, and economy to create my own trims.
They emulate antique items in my collection.
Kathleen
----- Original Message -----
From: "Deredere Galbraith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, December 12, 2005 12:57 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Bustle dress question
Unfortionally I can't find any fabric that looks right with the purple.
And I won't be able to buy new fabric.
It is just a normal party and the people won't know if it is not right.
It is just that the dress doesn't feel like an evening dress to me.
But you all gave me some ideas.
What I could do is add some white lace to the bottom of the apron.
And also use the lace on the evening bodice.
And some darkpurple satin ribbon decoration on the bottom of the skirt.
Maby that will do it.
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