I started on something new! It’s going to be a second attempt at an 1890′s dress inspired by the one Edith wears in Crimson Peak. My first attempt turned out really bad - from the fit, length, construction, and fabric, it was all a bit of a fail.
This time around i’m feeling much more confident. I’ve switched the pattern around to a more common 90′s design (which unintentionally made it look a lot closer to the inspiration gown). Instead of beaded details it will have buttons, and the skirt/bodice patterns will be much simpler.
I picked a bright orange iridescent silk taffeta for this. Not a color I usually go for, but I loved the vibrancy and the weight of this fabric is gorgeous, it’s been a joy to work with!
There should be more bright colours, I think. Is that a ‘moth’ brooch? It’s gorgeous.
