abendgules | followup pics of pink gown

As mentioned previously - finished refitted gown.

The pics show the neckline pinned into place at the back, but after putting it on I had to get Robert to repin the layers - once wearing it, the top layer sat differently than expected, and you can only find it out by trying it on.

I always seem to have crease up around my middle - can't get a smooth fit there, and I don't know if I'm asking too much from the fabric from the stretch, or if it's just a feature of the gown. Since all the gowns I've made wrinkle there I'm sort of resigned, but if it's a cutting flaw I can fix I'd love to know.

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This gown served as the kirtle for the 16th c gown I wore at coronation, finished to the 'first stage'*. Hopefully

liadethornegge will post pics I asked her to take of the full splendour.

*Stages of completion - Lady Isabetta from Nordmark defined these as
first stage = you can wear it;
second stage = finished as planned,
third stage = improved and embellished...or something to that effect.

At any rate, it was finished enough to wear, but I had to stitch myself into it, and it wouldn't stand up to any close examination! After I'm back from the colonies, I hope to finish the lining, restitch the pleats more firmly and finish the hooks and eyes.