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My green 1872 polonaise, here it is ! Finally done... I worked on this like a madwoman for the last two weeks, I gave up on the batiste jacket (it would work better with a solid color than with a print anyway), and finished the hat on Sturday even... wait, Sunday morning at half past one.



The dress is a very light cotton print which almost reads like a solid on pictures. The trim is yellow cotton organdi - I normally use it to line my victorian bodices but I happened to find it in this color and I was out of fabric for trimmings. I know ruffles and pleats are more common for this year but I found a few examples of solid stripes applied as trimming as well. More details after I've played with my boy (who kindly le tme post this before waking up from his nap). On the whole, I loved how the dress turned out. I'd have preferred if the fit had been better and if the bustle hadn't had some issues during the day but it looks amazing inpictures and I had a fabulous time wearing it.

on 2010-08-23 01:50 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] bauhausfrau.livejournal.com
It looks beautiful, you did a really great job.

on 2010-09-01 12:33 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] green-martha.livejournal.com
Thank you !

on 2010-08-23 02:03 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] padawansguide.livejournal.com
That's beautiful! I love the colors!

on 2010-09-01 12:34 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] green-martha.livejournal.com
Thank you ! It wasn't the color scheme I had originally planned but I thin, it turned out better.

on 2010-08-23 02:34 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] fiofiorina.livejournal.com
Adorable! I like the colours on you, and I like the colour combination!

on 2010-09-01 12:35 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] green-martha.livejournal.com
Thank you very much !

on 2010-08-23 02:40 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] lmcbeth.livejournal.com
Wow! It looks great! I really love the guards on the skirt! I didn't put it together, but the guards really stand out is because they aren't seen as often, but I love the effect! And you did a great job on the hat!! It's so cute!

I've had troubles with my bustle too, 2 out of the last 3 times I've worn it. :/

on 2010-09-01 12:45 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] green-martha.livejournal.com
Thank you ! the bustle is so heav it tends to sag, and it dragged on the ground so much that it got a hole. Not sure wha tI will do about it. I love the shape but it really isn't practical. I'm 100% sure I won't wear it outdoors again.

on 2010-08-23 04:02 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] dartmoordiva.livejournal.com
Fabulous pictures! You're right, it does look great on you and it looks like you had such a great day :)

on 2010-09-01 07:08 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] green-martha.livejournal.com
Thank you !

on 2010-08-23 04:17 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] fancyfrocks.livejournal.com
Stunning! I love the color combo. You look right out of a painting!

on 2010-09-02 06:39 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] green-martha.livejournal.com
Thank you !

on 2010-08-23 06:07 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] johannaelisabet.livejournal.com
Lovely! Especially the last picture looks like it could be a pinting by an impressionist.

on 2010-09-02 06:40 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] green-martha.livejournal.com
Thank you !

on 2010-08-23 08:00 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] jennylafleur.livejournal.com
It's lovely - I really love the color combination!

on 2010-09-02 06:40 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] green-martha.livejournal.com
Thank you !

on 2010-08-23 09:05 pm (UTC)
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Posted by [identity profile] msmcknittington.livejournal.com
That is just charming! And summery. Good work!

on 2010-09-02 06:42 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] green-martha.livejournal.com
Thank you !

on 2010-08-23 11:07 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] chloeandrudy.livejournal.com
Love the yellow stripes on it.

on 2010-09-02 06:46 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] green-martha.livejournal.com
Thank you !

on 2010-08-24 01:34 am (UTC)
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Posted by [identity profile] mandie-rw.livejournal.com
Very pretty! I love the bustle era, though I've never had an excuse to wear something from it... the colour combo is lovely, and I love the hat as well. =)

on 2010-09-02 06:47 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] green-martha.livejournal.com
Thank you ! Hats are so much fun to make !

on 2010-08-24 02:37 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] pinkdiamond.livejournal.com
Love it! Gorgeous colour combination, and fabulously period patterning. Would absolutely expect to see this in a fashion plate and in real life.

on 2010-09-02 08:16 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] green-martha.livejournal.com
Thank you ! *blushes*

on 2010-08-24 07:47 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] nehelenia78.livejournal.com
LOVE the dress! Fantastic work!!

on 2010-09-02 08:16 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] green-martha.livejournal.com
Thank you !!!

on 2010-08-24 10:17 am (UTC)
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Posted by [personal profile] wataya
miam ! des photos ! Miam miam ! du vert !
Tu es romantique comme c'est pas possible sur ces photos : j'adore ! Il faut que je vois cette robe !

on 2010-09-02 08:18 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] green-martha.livejournal.com
Merciii ! Il faut que je refasse des photos où il n'y aie pas un bouton qui se soit fait la malle derrière, de toute façon ! Et la robe de Fi est superbe aussi, le patron est génial (et elle a repris une gravure de 1874 au trait près)

on 2010-08-24 11:51 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] ashamanja-babu.livejournal.com
It's so lovely! What a wonderful dress.

on 2010-09-02 08:18 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] green-martha.livejournal.com
Thank you !

on 2010-08-24 01:13 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] madamemodiste.livejournal.com
I really love it! You look absolutely wonderful!

on 2010-09-02 08:18 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] green-martha.livejournal.com
Thank you very much !

on 2010-08-24 05:01 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] the-aristocat.livejournal.com
So pretty! The pictures by the water look particularly lovely.

on 2010-09-02 08:18 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] green-martha.livejournal.com
Thank you very much !

on 2010-08-24 10:39 pm (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] girliegirl32786.livejournal.com
Wonderful job!

on 2010-09-02 08:18 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] green-martha.livejournal.com
Thank you !!

on 2010-08-28 06:17 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] love3angle.livejournal.com
Gorgeous!

on 2010-09-02 08:19 am (UTC)
Posted by [identity profile] green-martha.livejournal.com
Thank you !!!

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