Comments on: Finding a Perfect Victorian Fabric

By: Diana

Diana — Sat, 22 Jun 2013 03:35:53 +0000

How funny that I came across your blog re: the grape dress because I have the book 19th Century Fashion in Detail with this dress in it! I plan to make this all one color creation soon, however will probably use silk (not taffeta) as well. Purple is my favorite color and I already have a purple silk 1885 dress plus 2 white dresses with purple trim! LOL! I’ll have to look up your completed outfit!

By: Val LaBore

Val LaBore — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 16:52:49 +0000

In reply to Jennifer Rosbrugh. If we're both talking about Valentine's, I don't remember an escalator because this was all downstairs and a very small store. But they were supposed to be moving across the street to a larger location, so it's possible that's where you were.

By: Jennifer Rosbrugh

Jennifer Rosbrugh — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 05:12:15 +0000

@Val: We did go half way up the broken escalator only to find out they were closed. So, yes, next time…

By: Val LaBore

Val LaBore — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 03:38:20 +0000

I’m going to have to take you over to Valentine’s after Costume College this year, & introduce you to silk taffeta heaven.

By: Jennifer Rosbrugh

Jennifer Rosbrugh — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:43:25 +0000

Thanks! I’m excited to make up this dress in such a ligher color fabric. I’m very happy with it. Although it needs a spectacular name….

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 01:33:57 +0000

Ooh… what a lovely color!

By: Chelsea Bonilla

Chelsea Bonilla — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 02:22:51 +0000

Oh, man. I am drooling. I am sewing up my Jane Fest dress at this moment and am excited about the sheerness of the gown so far. I really hope it will look formal enough once it’s all finished. I extended the bodice 4 inches on the top and bottom (like you recommended) in order to give more room for gathering. I hope 4 inches was what you said… I forgot the exact amount!