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I was browsing the Delineators and found this bodice.


I had Heather make up a new pattern for it. This is my testing of the new pattern. I really like it. I'm in the second to largest size so I was worried what it would look like, but short of losing a ton of weight I am pleased with how it turned out. I still have buttons to put on and fringe to add to the sleeves. And I will have to make a matching hat.
I thought I would give a heads up and share this new pattern with you.
Heather just has to finish the instructions.

LOVE IT!! It will be in my stash when it's available.

Heather have you ever thought about offering pre-ordering?

[Heather]

I'm not sure I could keep track of pre-orders. But, I might encourage me to get stuff finished sooner.

*gasps* I LOVE the bodice design! And I love the color contrast of the lapel and the little triangles at the bottom, Laura! I was going to do an NF dress this year, but I will put that off and definitely make another EB dress if this comes out in the near future. Awesome!

Oh my, yes please!

Add me to the list of would-be pre-order peeps - or if you need someone to test the pattern......

Love the pattern, love the fringe. How did you make the fringe?

I will most definately be getting this when it comes out!! Can't wait!

Hello Iris,
The fringe was easy. It is two fringes together. I bought the bullion fringe in cream from Joannes. That's usually in the main trim section. Then I added a brown tassel fringe from the upholstery section. This particular tassel fringe has a bead at the head of the fringe. Joannes has it in many colors right now. Just use your 50%off coupon. That really helps with the price. I sewed the cream bullion to the underside of the fabric with a zig-zag stitch and the brown tassel fringe to the top of the bodice and over-skirt also with a zig-zag stitch. This may not be as nice as some of those really overly expensive upholstery fringes you can buy down town, but these two, I think, did a nice job for what I wanted.
Thanks for noticing.

Love it! Can't wait to add it to my collection.

I love it too! I guess we will all be wearing this bodice by next year!

YES, YES, YES!!!!!

You look fantastic!! Yes, we DO need that! We SOOOOOO need that!

Oh, that is just delicious! I have some skirts that would look awesome with. Thanks! Can't wait.
~Kelly

Thanks everyone!

Now, I just have to prof read the instructions and give them back to Heather. Then you all should see this pattern on the Web site this coming week. I really think you will be pleased with it.

It's beautiful, can't wait until it's out!

[Heather]

And the new pattern is ready!! Look for it in the shopping pages at:
http://www.trulyvictorian.net/tvxcart/product.php?productid=119&cat=2&page=1

Or read a short story about it on the blog:
http://www.trulyvictorian.net/blog1/index.php/

Argh, I wish I could buy it right now! Stupid money. But trust me, it will be mine. I love the jacket/vest look, and I'll more than likely be altering my NF bodice pattern for it someday.

I do like the design of the other bodice you originally picked out. With those sleeves, it looks like a bodice version of the mantle, and it made me think it could be made into a fitted jacket. Very cool.

We should keep this topic going! I'd like to see what everyone else does with the new pattern.

Costume college 2012 is over. We had a great time.
Here are photos of my dress completed and worn this weekend.

Love the finished look!