Green With envy

Sorry for such a long absence.  I have had a busy year.  Well I have made five historical dress for others including two for my self.  Stupidly I did not get full pictures of any of the finished items, but here are some of what I do have.

This is the fabric selection that was made for a friends dress.

This are the patterns that I used.

Truly Victorian

bodice
http://www.trulyvictorian.net/tvxcart/product.php?productid=50&cat=4&page=1

Skirt
With a two toned pleated ruffle at the bottom
http://www.trulyvictorian.net/tvxcart/product.php?productid=45&cat=4&page=1

Over Skirt
Same fabric as the Bodice and skirt.  With a trim rust beads and yellowish gold rust pom poms.
http://www.trulyvictorian.net/tvxcart/product.php?productid=47&cat=4&page=1

This is pic of me make some of the pleats.

There were 240 pleats total

When I finished I was so pleased with this outfit.  I did not get a pic of the finished product.

I also made a straw hat.

Now my friend thought that the dress was to heavy and she removed the second layer of pleats, and redid the over skirt.  It still looks nice, but not what I had originally envisioned. 

Here are a few of my friend in the dress after she "redid" it.  I was disappointed that she was not satisfied with it, I had put a lot of work and love into this outfit and I followed her wishes to the tea.  Oh well not every one can be happy all of the time. 

Well that is all I have for now.  Will be back later with more pic and info on other outfits I have made this year.