Victorian bustle dress

I have always wanted to create an authentic Victorian dress and when my hometown university announced it would be celebrating its 125th birthday, I knew I had to celebrate in my own way by making a…

Today's post was contributed by my friend and fabulous costumer Sue Woods. I am always flabbergasted by her beautiful handmade historical costumes as well as drool worthy collection of vintage clothing. I knew she would be the perfect person to give us all some tips on how to get started with Victorian costuming, especially the

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Constructing a Victorian Bustle Dress – Historical Sewing

This wonderful bustle dress is part of the Gallery of Costume Kent State University Museum. A full description of it, as well as more images, can be found here. What I love about this dress is its …

These illustrations are from a women's magazine dated July, 1879 called "Peterson's Ladies National Magazine". Within the pages are everything a home maker could want. This includes a clear illustration showing the mechanics of the then current bustle drapery. That month the magazine featured a bustle with a two panel draped front, and a bustle train in the back. All of this would be fastened at the waistline, and covered with the longer basque bodice 'jacket'. The bustle draft shown here…

Details and DescriptionYou are looking at a 100% silk dupioni dress gown creation that I will custom construct just for you by your own measurements. The dress is pictured here in 100% silk dupioni...two colors...deep emerald green with black trims. The dress can be made in many other colors.This d

Beautiful icy blue reproduction dress of the Age of Innocence movie costume. Made by Arlene Terrell.