For my second entry to Atlanta's Historical Costume Festival I will share my Cynthia inspired dress from the movie Wives & Daughters (1999).
::Inspiration::
::My Version::
::What I did::
I used Mrs. Chancey's Romantic era dress pattern for my dress. The fabric is quilters cotton from Joann's. I also made my own fabric covered buttons for the back.
~Ashley
::What I did::
I used Mrs. Chancey's Romantic era dress pattern for my dress. The fabric is quilters cotton from Joann's. I also made my own fabric covered buttons for the back.
~Ashley
6 comments:
It's lovely!
Can I link to this from my Wives and Daughters Costume Study page?
Sure, go right ahead. =)
Beautiful! I love that pink dress of Cynthias! Great reproduction!
I really, really must see that movie! The costumes look so amazing!
I love that your replica is so close, but could be worn as a modern dress too without being too outlandish. Great job!
Hello!!!
I love the Jane Austen Movies and Wives and Daughters!!!
I'm 11 did I say I love Jane Austen!!!!
~Shelby L. Rogers
You've definitely got some sewing chops, and I congratulate your industry and work ethic. But all of the costumes you're recreating hinge upon fit! and you're not fitting the final product to your body! I'm sure you have plenty of learning ahead of you, but maybe try making a dress for someone else, so you can really see and adjust for fit. It makes a HUGE difference to the final silhouette and impression of any garment.
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