Silk Taffeta Gown with Chocolate Silk Trimming

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This gown is made of a lovely tiny cranberry and white gingham silk taffeta which is almost iridescent when held to the light. This 100% silk taffeta is so luxurious and has a wonderful crisp drape to it. Taffeta was one of the most popular types of silk in the mid 19^th century and was used for day dresses, formal evening and ball gowns as well as different types of outer wear, headwear and about anything else you could imagine. It is one of my favorite types of fabrics to work with.

The bodice is darted and lined in cream cotton sateen. Each dart as well as the side seams have steel boning encased in them for extra support to the garment. The waist, neckline and armscyes are piped with narrow piping. It closes with hand sewn hooks and eyes down the front opening and has decorative black glass buttons sewn on top. The sleeves are a variation of the coat sleeve with gathers on the outside seam. The sleeves and bodice are trimmed with chocolate silk ruching and attached by hand stitches. Trimming was inspired by a CdV from this era and is pictured below.

The side-front skirt is knife pleated and neatly hand stitched to the bodice. Please specify your desired skirt length when ordering. I will then add a hand stitched hem facing to the bottom to finish it off.

All you need now are cuffs and a collar and your outfit is complete!

Measurements:

Fits up to-

Bust: 37"

Waist: 27 ½"

Neck: 15 ½"

Back Length: 16" (Remember, this should stop about 1" above your natural waistline.)

Armscyes (armholes): 15"

Skirt Length: I can hem as low as 45 ½" and anything above that. Let me know your desired length when ordering.

If you need any other measurements or if you have any questions regarding this gown, you may e-mail me at gracefullady@gmail.com 

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