Monday, January 7, 2013

Some 1840s inspiration

Michael and I have a pre civil war reenactment next weekend and I decided I needed a dress to go with the earlier era. The reenactment is set in 1847, so I used a lot of the early and mid 40s style to influence the dress I am making.

Here's what I'm looking at:





















2 comments:

  1. The curving front seams on those bodices make me swoon.

    Can't wait to see what you create!
    xoxo

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    1. I know right! It's the deep points that really get me though, very dramatic and flattering.

      Pics of my dress coming soon :)!

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