tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91081196076792379122024-02-19T23:21:57.671-08:00ACC challengeAlessandriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18223548843315490618noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9108119607679237912.post-68555209568203727342011-07-29T23:04:00.000-07:002011-07-29T23:04:46.051-07:00Friday<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, I am getting ready for tomorrow. I should have the bodice cut out and ready to do the embrodiery on it. I am going to machine sew the main dress and hand sew the sleeves. Only because I feel it should hold together! lol. I am thinking of handsewing the chemise and underthings. I am having fun getting the ideas for the design and the stitchwork on the Chemise. Unfortunately, I cannot get the picture blown up enough to see the actual design on the painting. It is from 1530 and a venetian style. I believe she shares the same name as I. I have Chenille on hand so that is what the outer dress will be made of. the sleaves will be lined is a raw silk of a lighter brown than the Chenille. the lining of the bodice will be a gold brocade. It should give the stiffness to the bodice that is portrayed in the painting. I am learning to make lucet for the lacing. I have the pearls for the necklace and have access to pearls for the hair piece. That is my next research project. I must find the cap like headpiece she is wearing. I would have wished for velvet for that is what I believe the dress is made of but that would blow the budget completely out of the water. As is i am into things four dollars.</span>Alessandriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18223548843315490618noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9108119607679237912.post-8570339735773948862011-07-28T19:17:00.000-07:002011-07-28T19:17:20.892-07:00First timeSo, I have got the material and hopefully will have the bodice cut out on saturday!! Wish me luck!Alessandriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18223548843315490618noreply@blogger.com1