But let’s not get too excited about it. Here’s why: Much of this stripey redingote was made three years ago & has languished in the UFO box, so I didn’t have a ton of work left to do on it. But because I’d started it so long ago, it wasn’t in great shape, &, of course, there were reasons why I threw it aside & hadn’t picked it up in ages. The fit is super wonky in the bodice, & there were some pretty ugly fixes made to attempt to correct this. I even machine-sewed the hem (finally learning to use the blind-hem stitch, thanks to Kendra).
However, I think it was kinda worthwhile to finish this because, hey, awesome stripey fabric! Totally gothic black velvet batwing collar & cuffs! I did some things right there! So here’s my twist on a redingote, paired with the same black silk petticoat that goes with most of my 18th-century wardrobe, & pinned shut on my uncorseted dressform…
I think it looks magnificent! I am in awe of your mad skillz and patience.
This would be perfect for Red & Black week. 🙂
Ooo, good point about Red & Black Week! I’ll have to make sure to get some good pix of me in this dress & post then 🙂
That’s pretty damn awesome! Hoping you’ll wear it to the redingote meet up at coco…
I want to make a big hat to go with this for CoCo (no time/suitcase space for France), so yes, redingote meetup I hope!
It looks AWESOME! I love it.
Thank you 🙂