Blue dress update

I worked on the gold bias binding last night but have had a few hiccups with the joins being too thick. I think I have enough in one strip to trim the bodice, but will have to try again for a longer piece for sleeve trimming.

Blue dress update

I haven't made any progress this week on the blue dress but I did play around with adapting a sleeve pattern. This is a completely new style to me, so I have no idea how it will work...

Daily Inspiration

I've decided to start posting pics of garb that I like on days that I haven't got anything much done.

Here is today's: a picture of St Ursula from the Denver Art Museum (now in the Accademia in Venice). (denverartmuseum.org)

I like the pearl trimming on the underkirtle/chemise(?) and also the narrow ware tie. I am wondering if that design is woven into the tie, or embroidered. I think that this is a relatively short-waisted bodice, judging from the accessories she is wearing. Perfect for someone with my body type!