#pleatastic

Was this only three days ago? Today I'm back in my studio, covered with threads and writing up a post on how I researched this dress from an antique in my collection. . . #lilyabsinthestyle #historicaldressdesigner #originalsources #LAartist #topangaartist #1880sfashion #antiquehat #selfdrafted #memade #victorianoldwest #victorianstyle #bustlegown #bustle #pleatastic #libertyoflondon #citrusorchard #orangeblossom (at Rancho Camulos Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQNC8_eFKTn/?utm_medium=tumblr

Day Two of #VictorianFebruary hosted by @ladyrebeccafashions is: "Pleats and Ruffles"...and those two are my favorite things! Pleatastic taffeta pleats of silk and soft luscious ruffles of organza and batistes...they make my heart flutter. . #VictorianFebruary #victorianfashion #historicalcostuming #pleats #pleatastic #victorian #bustledress #1890s #1870s #lilyabsinthe #thevictoriandressdesigner #19thcenturyfashion #antiquelace #victorianweddingdress #victorianballgown https://www.instagram.com/p/CK0NvKfjDVx/?igshid=4nfggxehrjt9

Dreaming of an Impressionist Spring, with dappled sunlight and miles of sheer cotton ruffles...how many days of winter left? . . . . #lilyabsinthelife #impressioniststyle #tissotinspired #batisteruffles #pleatastic #LAartist #topangaartist #costumedesigner #lilyabsinthegown #bustledress #handfinished #vintageglamour #artnerd #femaleentrepreneur #whattheywore #victorianoldwest (at Lily Absinthe Gowns & Corsetry) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9H_-UhJ1d0/?igshid=1iav6njzaoi25

She's just a cotton frock, but the fun is in the finishing...three kinds of pleating in her skirt, bobbinette shirring and ruching, and pretty silk covered buttons just for some mid 1880s style. I've found this style in so many extant images, especially those from the American Old West, so I couldn't resist making this for a client. . . . . #lilyabsinthegown #offtohernewhome #LAartist #pleatastic #dyedtomatch #ohthosevictorians #whattheywore #victorianoldwest #tombstonestyle #lifeinaminingtown #thevictoriandressdesigner #bustledress #historicalsewing #originalsources #theydidn'tjustwearbrown #cheerfulprint (at Lily Absinthe Gowns & Corsetry) https://www.instagram.com/p/B27WkjUjbn9/?igshid=vmlnvpr55xar

Tombstone Fact: You won't have an Old West Moment until your gown and boots are covered in dust! . . . . . #lifeinaminingtown #lilyabsintheoldwest #silkgown #tavistockboots #pleatastic #bustledress #topangaartist #historicallyaccurate #historicalsewing #originalsources #red #whattheywore #victorianoldwest #angusmcshangus #Topangagirlgoeswest #lilyabsinthegown #victoriandress https://www.instagram.com/p/B1mFs4Fp7h4/?igshid=dau3j8ksqzt3

The late 1890s isn't really a time period that embraces my love of pleating, but I found some ways to sneak some in! . . . . . #lilyabsinthegown #pleatastic #dyedtomatch #ohthosevictorians #whattheywore #frenchsilk #oldwest #LAartist #lavenderandlilac #silkmoiré #silktaffeta #historicallyaccurate #handfinished #vintageglamour #1890s #weightedhems #gibsongirl (at Lily Absinthe Gowns & Corsetry) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1C_z6sAgT3/?igshid=2iz3zijgpfu4

Stitching on velvet leaves and final hem check...Adam wisely found some 80s music (um, 1980s...not 1880s, don't judge) so I can sing along to stay awake. #funtimes #highfive #LAartist #pleatastic #dyedtomatch #ohthosevictorians #whattheywore #frenchsilk #victorianballgown #1880s #antiquelace #vintageglamour #lilyabsinthegown #bustledress #sewinginhotelrooms #Topangaartist #deadlines #soclose #duchessesilksatin (at The Queensberry Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxBLoGbnIft/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ozw0crwsrlgk

The "dyed to match" shoes got the most votes. ..and I think it's the best choice. Thanks for your help, this needs to get finished and wrapped in a suitcase for London ♡ #lilyabsinthegown #americanduchesspompadours #LAartist #pleatastic #dyedtomatch #ohthosevictorians #whattheywore #frenchsilk #deadlines #duchessesilksatin #silkorganza #silktaffeta #antiquelace #extantsequins #brusselsnetlace #extantlace #gettingexcited #london #sewingcorseted (at Lily Absinthe Corsetry and Couture) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwr7GTcnwun/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fa9nl9vpriox