 Section 4: Making the authentic "rouleaux" trim (the swirling motifs) shown in the antique sketch and the photos. This embellishment is optional, but adds to the authentic look of this lovely gown. You can also reduce or modify the amount of rouleaux trim you apply, based on your own preference. Rouleaux trim (which is similar to modern "spaghetti strap" construction) was especially fashionable during the 1908-1912 period, and was used on both day wear and evening gowns. It isn't difficult to make, but does require care and patience to apply. Click "Play" (top left, 1st photo) to run slideshow; click pause at any time. Click on a thumbnail to view an individual photo. Hover over thumbnail string to advance forward or rewind. Hover right or left over the thumbnail string to fast forward or reverse.
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 Section 3: Constructing the gown's sleeves and making and applying the embellishment shown in the antique sketch and the photos. All of this embellishment is optional, but adds to the authentic look of this lovely gown. Click "Play" (top left, 1st photo) to run slideshow; click pause at any time. Click on a thumbnail to view an individual photo. Hover over thumbnail string to advance forward or rewind.  Section 2: Showing the steps in preparing, constructing, and trimming the gown bodice using bias bands. Click at top left of first photo to play through the slideshow; click pause at any time. Click on a thumbnail to view a particular photo. 1909-A-005 Ladies Princess Day Gown  This Section 1 sets out the steps in constructing the lining and the front and back plastrons for this gown. The lining of this gown, unusual for an Edwardian style, is cut from the same pieces as the gown itself, but only to just below hip level. Click at top left of first photo below to play slideshow through; click pause at any time. Click on a thumbnail to see an individual photo.  Section 8: Steps in constructing and mounting the skirt of this gown. The pattern provides for both a "round" length (street length, the same all around), and a trained length as shown in the photos. You can use the Skirt Band as provided with the pattern, or draft your own -- either straight or curved, narrower or wider -- to give your own unique creative finish to the gown. Click on "Play" (top left of photos) to run slideshow, click pause at any time. Click on a thumbnail to view an individual picture .  Section 7: Steps in making the draped bias satin waist sash and decorative satin rose for this gown. Click on "Play" (top left of 1st photo) to run slideshow, click "Pause" at any time. Click on a thumbnail to view an individual picture.  Section 6: Steps in making and applying the bias satin bands which form both finishing and embellishment on this gown. Click on "Play" (top left of 1st photo) to run slideshow, click "Pause" at any time. Click on a thumbnail to view an individual picture.  This Section 5 deals with the steps involved in constructing the gown bodice, including the decorative "cuffs" for the sleeve ends. Click on "Play" (top left of photo) to run the slideshow, click "Pause" at any time. Click a thumbnail to view an individual picture.  This Section 4 shows the steps involved in creating the traditional high boned Edwardian collar for this gown. Click at top left to play slide-show; click Pause at any time. Click on any thumbnail below to view individual photos.  This Section 3 outlines the steps in creating and mounting the Lower Front Plastron and Lower Back Plastron for this gown. Click top left icon to play; click to pause. Click on any thumbnail to view individual photos. |
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