Thanx Patsy It was the latter the plan I had mind- I want a gold main dress with a black over-lay of lace on the bodice; and time dependent maybe some similar piece over the skirt; maybe to one side or with a split down the front. I hope to make this huge effort for my own wedding dress and would rather it was at least part hand-made but it looks like a major commitment and maybe I should get started NOW! Does anyone have any clues for sources to suitable patterns or would self design more likely be easier? I was trying to work out whether making one long section and wrap it round and hand sew along the boned sections or make sections to lie within the bone-ing. The size and style in the photos by chezfanny 39-42 (sent by Dom) looks to be ideal. Could someone clarify the description- is the lace actually made in 1860 or is it made from a pattern from 1860? My rusty French suggests the former....
As always many thanks for any input Rhiannon <On Behalf Of Patsy A. Goodman> Rhiannon, Many years ago I made a gown with a lace over lay on the bodice. But with this project I used expensive machine made lace. I basted the lace to the brocade satin base fabric before any sewing took place. Then sewed the bodice together which included the darts and seams and all. But if I were to use "Hand made lace" I don't think I would do it that way. I would want to be able to remove the hand made lace at some point to put on an other garment. I think I would make the plain bodice first then hand stitch the hand made lace on top so it could be easily removed. Good Luck Patsy A. Goodman Chula Vista, CA, USA - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]
