tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post8794911929400290605..comments2024-02-16T21:13:11.168-05:00Comments on Diary of a Mantua Maker: 1809 Muslin GownColeVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06677760179064796377noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post-81353190528020428392013-06-04T15:42:30.786-04:002013-06-04T15:42:30.786-04:00I just revisited this post to remind myself of you...I just revisited this post to remind myself of your gorgeous work on this gown because I stumbled across some fabric that looks almost exactly like the original gown's (at FabricMart). It's not tambour embroidery, but they are tiny five-petalled flowers on a cream voile/gauze ground. You bet I purchased some! I'm thinking I'll try a gown in a style similar to the Met gown.Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12181928494578487821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post-17400727414100145992013-05-09T03:40:10.423-04:002013-05-09T03:40:10.423-04:00First off, nice job...obviously!
How long did you...First off, nice job...obviously!<br /><br />How long did you cut the sleeves? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post-63547623818956652902012-09-28T04:44:53.961-04:002012-09-28T04:44:53.961-04:00Very elegant. Its fascinating seeing how the under...Very elegant. Its fascinating seeing how the undergarments affect the fit of the final garment.M'ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02697943030492173302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post-91475564114861376822011-05-03T06:23:53.053-04:002011-05-03T06:23:53.053-04:00You look fantastic in this dress! :-))You look fantastic in this dress! :-))Mirjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12639247215215515274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post-84022548065299241552011-04-12T09:23:01.188-04:002011-04-12T09:23:01.188-04:00Many thanks, Nicole. Off to
do some shopping. Ver...Many thanks, Nicole. Off to<br />do some shopping. Very<br />interesting comment on the<br />tambour/machine observation.<br />Good substitute without <br />losing look of authenticity.<br />GentilityAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post-77045240027190536662011-04-10T09:34:11.957-04:002011-04-10T09:34:11.957-04:00The fabric is actually very inexpensive, from Repr...The fabric is actually very inexpensive, from Reproduction Fabrics ( http://www.reproductionfabrics.com/lines.php?subcat=968 ). I'm sure the embroidery is machine done, but it's in the style of tambour work, so it's not discernible as machine.ColeVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06677760179064796377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post-19509085813839159842011-04-10T04:33:01.250-04:002011-04-10T04:33:01.250-04:00The sleeves are exquisitely
executed. Where does o...The sleeves are exquisitely<br />executed. Where does one<br />fine embroidered muslin of<br />that quality? A masterpiece<br />all around.<br />GentilityAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post-47580974730151880932011-04-09T11:20:57.999-04:002011-04-09T11:20:57.999-04:00So stunning! Your version will be mistaken in yea...So stunning! Your version will be mistaken in years to come for an original!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14668334533734620900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post-12174720448151346572011-04-08T08:48:36.925-04:002011-04-08T08:48:36.925-04:00Wow - it's gorgeous! I live the way the front ...Wow - it's gorgeous! I live the way the front is done with the horizontal tucks gathered in the very center to shape the bustline - so simple and elegant!jennylafleurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17858096164644276409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post-86477772841794773222011-04-07T23:04:49.091-04:002011-04-07T23:04:49.091-04:00Dear Nicole, goodness, you nailed that one really ...Dear Nicole, goodness, you nailed that one really well. It's a really nice look on you and so fresh, and ought to be a joy to wear.<br /><br />Will be curious about the undergarment issue. Paintings are so hard to interpret in this regard. What was considered "enough" coverage, and by whom, and for what occasions?<br /><br />Very best,<br /><br />NatalieZipZiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088551086336264968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post-59998707225216004072011-04-07T21:53:11.766-04:002011-04-07T21:53:11.766-04:00Wow, that's just stunning! Well done!Wow, that's just stunning! Well done!Olympe de la Tour D'Auvergnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15810851692562434085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post-55653894573023028322011-04-07T19:40:56.030-04:002011-04-07T19:40:56.030-04:00Laurie: If you click on the close back image, then...Laurie: If you click on the close back image, then expand it, it should be fairly large and clear. I just covered the rings with fabric, just like a normal covered button. I stuck a small circle of cotton batting in the ring first. Then I buttonhole stitched around the ring. Dorset buttons encompass a wide variety of styles!ColeVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06677760179064796377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post-58133131946855772332011-04-07T19:29:14.738-04:002011-04-07T19:29:14.738-04:00That is so beautiful! The detailing really makes ...That is so beautiful! The detailing really makes it something special.Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05697508547171664390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post-38515203890470907242011-04-07T15:09:16.293-04:002011-04-07T15:09:16.293-04:00How lovely! Do you mind sharing close ups of the e...How lovely! Do you mind sharing close ups of the embroidered dorset buttons? I learned how to make dorset buttons at the CDC class last year...so I can't fathom embroidery to go with it!How fascinating!<br />Laurielahbluebonnethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950236885711745357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post-41506208018478166702011-04-07T13:56:51.415-04:002011-04-07T13:56:51.415-04:00WOW! That is absolutely stunning! You remain an ...WOW! That is absolutely stunning! You remain an inspiration and a goddess!! I love the turban too :-)Lauren Rhttp://americanduchess.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post-45426805608630596892011-04-07T12:12:22.995-04:002011-04-07T12:12:22.995-04:00Just lovely!Just lovely!mr.darcy1https://www.blogger.com/profile/03083995194324949931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post-78675058897479234982011-04-07T11:57:08.672-04:002011-04-07T11:57:08.672-04:00Beautiful! Love all the detailing.Beautiful! Love all the detailing.Mistress of Disguisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12026149318569869306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post-67843110747648199242011-04-07T11:38:54.281-04:002011-04-07T11:38:54.281-04:00Amazing interpretation of the original. Beautiful ...Amazing interpretation of the original. Beautiful from head to toe - oops - from feather to train!<br />SabineKleidung um 1800https://www.blogger.com/profile/09187943106849398728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post-77880675893842643632011-04-07T11:25:08.542-04:002011-04-07T11:25:08.542-04:00Very, very beautiful! I love pin tucks :)Very, very beautiful! I love pin tucks :)Sarah Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04095151411363232281noreply@blogger.com