Completed:
February 2007 Worn at: various
functions Why I chose this costume:
One of the very first costumes I made
using Janet Arnold's "Patterns of Fashion" book. I was very
excited when I found fabric that matched the description of the dress to
a tee!
This French caraco (jacket) is made of cotton with lovely delicate blue
flowers printed on it. I've matched it with a blue taffeta petticoat, a sheer "fichu" (scarf), lace cap and
sleeves.
Closeup view of the box-pleated blue ribbon around the sleeves
and neckline.
A view of the process of box-pleating ribbon. A ridiculous
amount of pins are necessary to hold the ribbon in place.
