Sunday, September 27, 2015

1850s Print Dress

Here's another dress for the Nisqually volunteer wardrobe.  Draped to fit bodice, self-drafted bishop sleeve, gauged skirt; material is a reproduction cotton print.

Coral striped dress for 1850s with bishop sleeves.

Gauged skirt and gathered bodice for 1850s cotton print dress.



2 comments:

  1. I’ve worn this dress at the Fort! It is gorgeous and Durable!

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  2. I'm glad it's held up. I originally fit it for Tracy. Nancy picked out the fabric at a costuming conference Oregon City, and it's always reminded me of the wallpaper in the Factor's House dining room. :)

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