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Tuesday, April 5, 2011
A Dreamy White Summer Dress for an Antique French or German Bisque Doll-SOLD
This gown was a real labor of love! It is not often that I can get my hands on top quality fabrics from the Late Victorian era or the Edwardian era....usually always, the fabrics we get are selvages from preworn clothing, and those fabrics are sometimes suspect at best. The white organza that forms the outer shell of this gown dates to the early Edwardian period, having come from the skirt of a VERY gently worn tea length gown that was probably only worn once. The dress itself had many critical flaws that didn't hold up well to the ravages of time but the skirting was nearly pristine. I was especially drawn to the way the organza, being silk, was crisp and stiff , yet it draped so beautifully and had such a fabulous hand to it. It soft and easy to work with, making the detailing part of the design of the gown a real dream ! There was not a single sign of aging or yellowing anywhere! To top it off, I fashioned some ribbon work roses and bows using antique and vintage ribbons to garnish the gown. The other laces used in this piece all came from the same era. This dress was as always hand sewn and utilized 100% antique textiles...including the threads!
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