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body of gown, before cuttingbody of gown, before cutting

This is the green cote, w/ sleeves removed, before cutting out the machine eyelets.
The final resultThe final result

Fitted gown worn at local picnic - just forgot to take off my glasses.
Back view of sleevesBack view of sleeves

The sleeves are a new fabric, as close to the old as I could find.
Back view of gownBack view of gown

I'm really pleased with the fit
Fit around armFit around arm

Note pieced gore to fit around new sleeve.




 

Date: 2008-06-06 10:16 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] thorngrove.livejournal.com
Very flattering! :-)

Date: 2008-06-06 11:53 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] bernina2000de.livejournal.com
Yes, what a great fit!
and until the really close-up picture I did not see the colour difference!

Date: 2008-06-06 02:55 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] baronsnorri.livejournal.com
Looks great! Well done. : )

Date: 2008-06-06 05:09 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] dubhease.livejournal.com
I love it. I wish you were still in Caldrithig. I've considered on and off taking a "continuing education" sewing course, but I would probably learn much more just by being someone's student.

Date: 2008-06-06 07:13 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] valkyr8.livejournal.com
Very nice fit!

Date: 2008-06-07 12:30 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fineum.livejournal.com
Great work :)

Date: 2008-06-08 10:38 am (UTC)

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