Sep 27, 2019
She's just a cotton frock, but the fun is in the finishing...three kinds of pleating in her skirt, bobbinette shirring and ruching, and pretty silk covered buttons just for some mid 1880s style. I've found this style in so many extant images, especially those from the American Old West, so I couldn't resist making this for a client. . . . . #lilyabsinthegown #offtohernewhome #LAartist #pleatastic #dyedtomatch #ohthosevictorians #whattheywore #victorianoldwest #tombstonestyle #lifeinaminingtown #thevictoriandressdesigner #bustledress #historicalsewing #originalsources #theydidn'tjustwearbrown #cheerfulprint (at Lily Absinthe Gowns & Corsetry) https://www.instagram.com/p/B27WkjUjbn9/?igshid=vmlnvpr55xar