Goal: make a replica of this House of Worth evening gown to wear to the next Costume College gathering- hopefully July 2021. I’ll link to these parts as I progress on the project. Accountability, right? Part 1: The skirt Part 2: The petticoat Part 3: The structure for the bodice Part 4: The lace Part…Continue reading Charles Worth Red Velvet Evening Gown project

Worth evening gown project: the skirt. The entire project is outlined here: Charles Worth Red Velvet Evening Gown Starting with the pattern- I am using the Truly Victorian 1895 ripple skirt pattern TV296. https://trulyvictorian.info/index.php/product/tv296-1895-ripple-skirt/ Their patterns are simply marvelous- and on strong, reusable paper. Materials: Deep red microvelvet, with a taffeta lining. Hemline interfacing with…Continue reading Worth Evening Gown project- the skirt