New dress :D

[mlsdesigns]

Even though I did do a little 'work' at the pub today, I had time to get all my sewing done (except for the hooks and eyes, I've decided not to bother, and will pin it shut instead I think) so as soon as I got home I got to work on the Gaule :D
Well, I say 'got to work', what actually happened was a couple of hours spent trying to decide how to make this wretched thing!! I got there in the end though, and I think I'm going to try to write up what I do, in case any one else wants to skip some of the head scratching :p Other peoples diaries were almost all I had to go on!
I decided to do the back as normal, with the skirt pleated to a round waist. The front will have a fitted lining that will pin shut, and a full length panel of the silk, with a drawstring in the neck and (probably) one in the waist too. I added in an extra seam to the front, about where the side seam is on modern clothes, so that I don't have a huge flat area at the side in the skirt.
I've used the blue sash I just made for the print outfit as a temporary tie, I was planning to make a black sash for the Gaule, but I think the blue looks good! I really like the colours together, the black would be very elegant I think, but I think the blue is ... pretty :D

Now it's time for bed! Hopefully I'll get lots done tomorrow, but I need to get some more thread at some point!

Comments

[mlsdesigns.livejournal.com]

Boy, do I need to tidy up that corner! I've got fabric EVERYWHERE!!!!

[koshka-the-cat.livejournal.com]

That's not bad at all!

*looks around own room*

I love the gaulle so far :)

[mlsdesigns.livejournal.com]

The bad bit is that it's supposed to be the dining room! Since 'my sewing room' has become the family room, I've moved more and more sewing stuff into the dining room, it's very bad!
I'm loving it too! I really like this drawstring style - my blue drawstring gown is my favourite Regency, so I knew I'd like the Gaule :D (Now my problem is, how do I stop myself from getting fabric for a chemise dress?! I don't need ANOTHER project!)

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Wow, speedy! Looks good. I really like the colour and how the gathers look in this fabric.

[mlsdesigns.livejournal.com]

Thank you! But it's not speedy really! Just smoke and mirrors - all this is is the front panel with a drawstring in the neck and a sash :o)
It is a love colour, you can't tell but there are teeny diamond shaped dots in the fabric, it's beautiful.

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

This made me :) because of the mirror in the background. lol

[mlsdesigns.livejournal.com]

Hee hee, yes, you can see how naked Meg really is!!

[jennylafleur.livejournal.com]

Oh it's looking really lovely! The black sounds very chic but I like the blue too, very I want candy-ish. And yes you need to do a write up. I have fabric in the stash destined to be a gaulle you know. :>

[mlsdesigns.livejournal.com]

That's right! That's why I like the blue, I couldn't put my finger on it :)
What is your fabric like? Nosy people want to know!!

[girliegirl32786.livejournal.com]

So pretty! I was just contemplating making a gualle the other day and then you posted your plans. Great minds, right? ;)

[mlsdesigns.livejournal.com]

Indeed, great minds! and thank you :o)