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Val Dress: Complete

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Ginevra Boscoli

Well after the fact, here is a photo of the final, modified gown. I managed to not be in any photographs at Terpsichore at the Tower, so I made sure this one was taken at a local demo.
The completed gown

I also found evidence for the use of a turban as Florentine headwear, which is wonderful for camouflaging my bangs.  Continue reading ❧

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It’s Terpsichore Time (A Val Dress Update)

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Ginevra Boscoli

I’ve been madly sewing on the gown in an attempt to have it ready by tomorrow. As of this moment, the only things left to do are to tack the bodice lining down, sew two rings on each shoulder strap for sleeve attachment capability, and make heaven knows how many eyelets in order to be able to close the back of the dress.  Continue reading ❧

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Val Dress: Bodice Update

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Ginevra Boscoli

After drafting the revised bodice pattern, I cut out two layers of linen for each piece and ran channels on my sewing machine for hemp cording. I don’t know if the angled channels on the front of the bodice will do anything in the way of bust support, but I figure that since it’s done in corsets, why not give it a try?  Continue reading ❧

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Val Dress Redux

Posted on March 18, 2014 by Ginevra Boscoli

I realize there are a few sins inherent in the Val Day gown that can’t really be addressed (namely the fabric choice), but rather than consign it to the rag bag or Gold Key, I’ve decided to rework it to be wearable and flattering, if not precisely historically correct.  Continue reading ❧

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Val Dress Update 4

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Ginevra Boscoli

So the dress was complete in time for Val Day; unfortunately I have no photos from that event to prove it.

I do, however, have this one from the Cleftlands annual Fencing Tournament on February 26, just to give the general effect:
February2014_FencingTourney

Things I like:

  • The silhouette is almost correct.
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