Here's something new I've been working on for a big party on the 14th...
I found the "dress" at a thrift store on Sunday (Circle Thrift, for those of you local to Philadelphia, PA). It's a dressing gown, and I'm sure someone's grandmother has worn it. But the fabric is incredibly soft and rich, and I just couldn't pass up that collar.
It also has POCKETS... which is great, so I don't have to add those in. The skirt bit comes down to about mid-calf, so I'm thinking I'll do some ruching at the front and back to pull it up above the underskirt.
I may also add some old lace to the hem, or possibly to the underskirt.
The corset is something I already had, and I'm going to be adding white m-o-p buttons to it (temporarily).
I made the tulle underskirt for a different costume... although that might get re-vamped too.
I'll be making goggles and victorian archaic jewelry, and possibly a black leather thigh "holster" for my cell phone and cash.
Feel free to check my blog for more updates in the next week or two!