Beautiful, unique, whimsy 🌸 This gown would be perfect as a wedding gown for a whimsy bride, or even as a sweet prom dress.
this gorgeous one of a kind piece is available to purchase
🌸the gown is still in production so I can make some adjustments🌸
two changeable sleeve options will be included, as well as a removable Bertha - visualisations photos are included at the end
featuring an 1860s style corset, Elliptical hoop, elliptical cotton petticoat, elliptical flounced taffeta petticoat and the main overdress.
is made from a printed 100% cotton voile. the pattern for the bodice was custom drafted following authentic drafting techniques from books published in the mid to late 1800s. The bodice features hand draped fan pleating on the front and back.
the skirt is underlined with a cotton blend fabric and is Cartridge pleated, entirely by hand. The skirt is attached to the bodice by way of hand sewing Each individual pleat, of which there are hundreds, to the bodice
the corset is fully boned with spring steel boning,
the plain petticoat, corset and hoop are made from cotton & cotton blend fabrics.
the impressive pink Taffeta petticoat is made from an inexpensive poly taffeta, and trimmed with lace.
a cotton chemise, drawers and/or corset cover can be made on request at an additional cost. I can also replace the poly taffeta petticoat with a cotton/cotton blend version 🌸
Sizing is roughly 84-88cm bust
and 67-70 cm waist BEFORE corseting. The bodice requires the corset to provide waist reduction to roughly 65cm waist once laced up.