My plan is to use this green linen/cotton striped fabric to make something similar to the 1911 dress in Patterns of Fashion. I probably won't make an exact copy in regards to the trim and smaller details, but I think it'll give me a really good pattern to start with. I also adore the dress on the right here, so I might do a belt and the contrasting hem like you see in that photo. But I'll have to find some suitable fabric if I want to do that. So far, I haven't had much luck because I can't figure out what color would go with this weirdo green. I'm thinking that a gunmetal gray would be nice, but I haven't had much luck finding anything like that.
So first on the agenda: enlarging the pattern and making a mockup. My goal is to have that done by next weekend. Wish me luck!
Good luck! I look forward to seeing what you come up with!
ReplyDeleteI love the sash image, would a burgundy, red, or burnt orange work? They are far enough from the sage that they might contrast nicely. I'm not sure if that level of contrast is right for that era though, I know nothing about that period.
ReplyDeleteGood Luck!!! Its going to be fabulous! and I do like the dress in the photograph (link). Also, I don't think I will borrow that skirt pattern after all. I sort of started mine yesterday but got 18th century side tracked!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is going to look awesome! Syfabrics has nice cotton velvet in grey. http://www.syfabrics.com/Browse.aspx?Search=cotton%20velvet
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the progression. Love the new blog site by the way.