The bodice is almost finished, I’m just at the torturous stage of finalising the trimming so I’ve started putting the skirt together as a diversion. Noting like metres and metres of clouds of white tulle to inspire creative thoughts. I need something in my head while I gather otherwise I’d go mad. The bodice has been piped around all edges with blue satin to give a neat crisp edge. I don’t want a frilly Giselle. The photos below show the key construction steps. I’m in a quandary now as to how to decorate this? I am leaning towards minimalist but will definitely keep the brass ribbon loops. I think the dirndl approach gives a grounded village girl look rather than a fairy tale effect.
Excellent work! How do i find the brass fittings online? I need a source to purchase. Any vendor you use?
I picked them up at a second hand shop thinking they’d be useful one day!
Thanks- i have checked everywhere!