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vampyresheepCelebrating with a little glass of mead the fact that I have just sewn on the final button (I think) for my military bodice, so the suit is complete! :-)
It was one of those outift ideas that came to me last autumn, so I figured WGT would be a good enough excuse/goal, to make it for.
Not going to reveal any pics of me actually wearing it until after WGT but here are some photos of the outfit itself. *ahem* Excuse the mess, I really should find a better spot to photograph my creations.
The pattern was based on Truly Victorian's 1880 Jacket Bodice, altered slightly to give a 3/4 sleeve but with the cuff, lower cut at the neckline than a Victorian would wear :-), tabs closures and fitted so that I don't have to wear it with a corset (to allow for some comfort during WGT!)
Detail of the front tab closures
sleeves - cuff detail
arm patch created for me by Veil of Visions. Epaulettes on the shoulder were made from gold braid, as unfortunately the shoulder cords I purchased were designed with male shoulders in mind and far too long!
detail of back pleat
a pretty last minute addition - braid detail on the sides, just about visible under the arms (seemed an odd place to put it but I saw similar on various Officers jackets and it does actually look pretty effective!)
And here is the skirt its going with (posted on here previously, i think but just to put it all together in one post). The underskirt is a fishtail, to be worn with a hooped underskirt and the overskirt is Truly Victorian's Side Drape Bustle skirt. It was originally ALL going to be made from camo fabric but I do like the contrast that the silk dupion gives on the overskirt and jacket trim.
wahoo, all done! Next I need to finish my oriental jacket and the skirt to go with it, then if time permits I'm hoping to make a 1950's dress for WGT (but maybe it's more important to get on with my Sarabande dress instead, as I already have a few other 50's dresses to choose from for WGT). And then at some point, I will be able to close the fabric box - until the next purchase!!
It was one of those outift ideas that came to me last autumn, so I figured WGT would be a good enough excuse/goal, to make it for.
Not going to reveal any pics of me actually wearing it until after WGT but here are some photos of the outfit itself. *ahem* Excuse the mess, I really should find a better spot to photograph my creations.
The pattern was based on Truly Victorian's 1880 Jacket Bodice, altered slightly to give a 3/4 sleeve but with the cuff, lower cut at the neckline than a Victorian would wear :-), tabs closures and fitted so that I don't have to wear it with a corset (to allow for some comfort during WGT!)
Detail of the front tab closures
sleeves - cuff detail
arm patch created for me by Veil of Visions. Epaulettes on the shoulder were made from gold braid, as unfortunately the shoulder cords I purchased were designed with male shoulders in mind and far too long!
detail of back pleat
a pretty last minute addition - braid detail on the sides, just about visible under the arms (seemed an odd place to put it but I saw similar on various Officers jackets and it does actually look pretty effective!)
And here is the skirt its going with (posted on here previously, i think but just to put it all together in one post). The underskirt is a fishtail, to be worn with a hooped underskirt and the overskirt is Truly Victorian's Side Drape Bustle skirt. It was originally ALL going to be made from camo fabric but I do like the contrast that the silk dupion gives on the overskirt and jacket trim.
wahoo, all done! Next I need to finish my oriental jacket and the skirt to go with it, then if time permits I'm hoping to make a 1950's dress for WGT (but maybe it's more important to get on with my Sarabande dress instead, as I already have a few other 50's dresses to choose from for WGT). And then at some point, I will be able to close the fabric box - until the next purchase!!
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Date: 4 May 2011 08:00 (UTC)no subject
Date: 4 May 2011 08:04 (UTC)Tricky trying to get the balance between the military look whilst still being elegant and feminine but I think I got there in the end!
Ironically, didn't use any of the military badges and patches I've collected over the past year as they just didn't look right with it (along with a slight concern about causing offence by using specific emblems)
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Date: 4 May 2011 08:13 (UTC)But the outfit looks stunning, can't wait to see it on! And you've inspired me to make something in camo fabric, albeit a totally different style! Assuming I lose enough weight by WGT to pull it off, ha! :o)
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Date: 4 May 2011 08:20 (UTC)Re causing offence, not just the obvious offensive emblems but I do exercise caution when wearing anything British military related too; particularly with current goings-on.
Like Rob has his lovely Welsh Guards jacket which we're debating whether or not would be acceptable to wear in Chepstow next weekend, given that its the type of area likely to have people with an army background; possibly still on duty out in the Middle East, so it could be a bit sensitive to wear.
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Date: 4 May 2011 08:29 (UTC)I like the idea of wrong fabrics. Camo is quite a destinctive one and the very nature of it's design (to hide things) will have made it tricky to work with.
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