So, although I've been busy making frocks for pixies (yes I'm looking at you Fuschia:)) I've still continued work on the fairy outfit....
As you can see the main structure of the bodice is complete, it has light plastic boning in taped channels on the cotton lining to give it form. As it's going over a steel boned corset I felt didn't need to over do it!
There is millinery wire stitched into the lining along the top edge of the bodice to keep the shape nicely, but I haven't set in the eyelets yet for the front lacing section.
The sleeves are now attached, although they will probably be further embellished, as will the Bodice front. I like to create my gowns like an artist, choosing trims and fabrics as I go along, I do like the freedom to add to a piece as I go along rather than sticking rigidly to a drawn plan.
Obviously that's something I can only do on my own show pieces, customers always need (and want) to see exactly what their finished garments going to look like!
So, what do you think? Any suggestions for making great steampunk trims to give it that industrial edge? Should I add cogs? Swarovski?
4 comments:
It looks fantastic already as it is! I don't think it needs anything extra, it's already stunning!
Oh thank you so much! I just saw Herr Doktors finished wing "contraption" for the back of the bodice and it's stunning! all moving, lighting up and cogtastic... so I'm less concerned about "steaming" up the front of the bodice now...
ooh wow..its looks gorgeous!
Ahem, yes, sorry!
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