Second slew of costumes! Trying to play catch-up with myself here.
Civil War Day Dress - Simplicity 4400
I made this for my younger sister and ended up wearing it myself a few times! Very simple cotton dress, but I left off the puffed sleeves and made the 3/4 long. LOVE this bodice pattern!
Same story. Needed a simple day dress and wanted shorter sleeves. I saw examples of this type of sleeve for a day dress and loved it! For the neckline, I just kept cutting it bigger till I was happy.
I've made this up three or four times now, it's so easy and quick to sew! I have to make changes, such as lowering the waist an inch and a half, and the skirt could use some more yardage... But it's a lovely dress to dance in, and so easy to make in a fancy or plain style! Now... WHERE is Mr. Darcy?
This gown was made this a size too large, taken apart a year later and started over again. VERY easy to make, and so fun to wear! Next time I want to make it a bit more sumptuous! The hat was made from a pattern given to me by my dear friend Lauren, and trimmed with an antique plume!
The PEERS picnic in Alameda is always a lovely time, and this year the theme was 1902. This skirt was simple and quick to make! Cotton this time, but I want to make it up again for an evening ensemble.
Part Three coming soon!
