Opinions please!

[theladyrebecca]

I did all the eyelets in the bodice today. I've never made an unboned bodice before (or, for that matter, a bodice that only laces up the back - that was a little tricky!), and I don't know how to get rid of the wrinkles in the back. Is this normal/does it look okay that way, or should I attempt to add some boning to get rid of that?







Also, I'm leaning towards doing the Chemise a la Reine next. I like the fitted back, like the one demode did (PS - anyone know what happened to her site?), but I also like the gathered back, like in this painting. I know I want the fitted sleeve and the ruffled lace at the neck. Any suggestions?

Comments

[fiofiorina.livejournal.com]

Maybe some cording might help? just along the edge? Or boning then...

Demode's site: No clue, sorry...

[centuriessewing.livejournal.com]

Demode's site should be back in a few days.

Boning along the outer edges will help with some of the wrinkles. Because the "corset" hits below the waist it is trying to shift upwards and settle. You might need some in the center of each back panel as well.

And unrelated I just now noticed you are in FL, yay another FL costumer!

[mandie-rw.livejournal.com]

Seconded (thirded?) to the suggestion of something along the very edges...if you don't want to use boning, hemp cording can give some pretty decent stiffness, especially the thicker stuff.

And, ooh, can't wait to see your version of a chemise gown! :) I made a silk one with a fitted back and sleeves this past year (http://mandie-rw.livejournal.com/tag/z%3A18thc%3Ayellow%20gaulle ), but I think the less-fitted ones are pretty too.

[theladyrebecca.livejournal.com]

Where does one find hemp cording?

[fiofiorina.livejournal.com]

At www.festiveattyre.com :-)

Or rather - here's the direct link: http://www.festiveattyre.com/research/cording/cord.html