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My major work project for the final year of my costume course. We had $200 NZ dollars and $80 NZD of workroom stock to make our chosen garments ( i came in under the radar at 163.30 NZD and 50 NZD). I wanted to make a mid 18th century gown and did so!
These photo’s where taken in a professional photo shoot for an award winning NZ hair artist.
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Taffeta, cotton voile, lace, organza ribbon, pearls, silk and gimp
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Oct 19, 2010, 01.26 AMby marloncosta
You are sooo telented! I see Madame Pompadour in this picture! This is a gorgeous and faithful version of the fashion of the18th century. The bows on the mid-front bodice, the color, the neck piece, the sloped shoulder, even the make up… outstanding!!! STANDING OVATION !!!
Mar 6, 2010, 07.25 AMby hokidoki
Modern day Marie Antoinette, simply amazing…
Feb 10, 2010, 09.56 PMby eliwer
Amazing work! I am so impressed! thank you for a beautiful inspiration!
Jan 27, 2010, 09.34 PMby florentinalola
wow, this is a beautiful gown!
Dec 15, 2009, 08.08 PMby amyxandra
Gorgeous and sumptuous and authentic! I loved the earm colors and the elegant print fabric you used for your stays.
Dec 15, 2009, 08.08 PMby amyxandra
Gorgeous and sumptuous and authentic! I loved the earm colors and the elegant print fabric you used for your stays.
Dec 15, 2009, 03.44 PMby elipeh082
Absolutley delicious, you look like a doll!
Dec 14, 2009, 04.02 AMby essiebessie88
PLEASE tell me where you’re at school so I can dream about going there!!!
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Dec 17, 2009, 08.36 PMby minnietheminks
Hi, I went to new Zealand Drama School : Toi Whakaari, for 2 years :)
Dec 12, 2009, 11.15 PMby forevadafool
it looks so good, I can only dream of making something as stuuning way to go it awesome.
Dec 10, 2009, 01.18 AMby cherwingate
Absolutely gorgeous! And the photography and hairstyling set off your project to perfection. Wow. . . :)
Dec 10, 2009, 01.03 AMby fashiongirl90
Absolutely beautiful!!!! I absolutely love costuming and you obviously have a lot of talent with sewing. Keep up the great work!!!!!
Dec 9, 2009, 08.13 PMby allydally
everything about this is beautiful! beautiful costume, styling and pictures. i congratulate you!
Dec 9, 2009, 04.41 AMby scandium
That’s a million kinds of awesome. And even more awesome that you’re a NZer too.
Dec 8, 2009, 09.40 PMby serendipityhandmade
It is breathtaking! Amazing work!
Dec 8, 2009, 04.35 AMby erinkg
Absolutely gorgeous!
Dec 7, 2009, 06.49 PMby mrsjoker
really nice, authentic looking too
Dec 7, 2009, 06.25 PMby twohippos
absolutly amazing!
Dec 5, 2009, 11.21 PMby be-bops1
Swoon.. costuming is my dream job~ LOVE THIS
Dec 5, 2009, 03.46 PMby trinitystar
wonderfull job you did there!!
Dec 4, 2009, 06.31 PMby joycenbert
I’ve had my machine for a year. I bought it to make duvet covers that open on 3 sides. It is brilliant and has made just over 480 duvet covers. I was the first owner.
Dec 4, 2009, 01.44 PMby marta-sotillos
precioso!
Dec 4, 2009, 08.52 AMby sewing-diva059
Unbelieavably awesome, beautiful, I love it, congratulations!!
Dec 4, 2009, 01.19 AMby dianehd
BEAUTIFUL..!!!!!!! How can I get the pattern? This would be so perfect for the Fetes de la Nouvelle-France…
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Dec 6, 2009, 01.12 AMby minnietheminks
I used a pattern from Jean Hunnisett and consulted Janet Arnold too. I was lucky enough that my tutor had already drafted the pattern and keep it so i did not have to make it up, but in both books the pattern drafting is based on grids etc so time consuming but not impossible.
For my trim I reserached portraits and museum databases on the web. If you go to my blog you can download my work journal and it has all my references on it and techniques I used so free to have a look :)
Dec 3, 2009, 07.16 PMby dreamchipper
As an historical costumer I must say bravissimo! Beautiful, beautiful work! I especially adore the corsette work.
Dec 3, 2009, 12.26 PMby Nana Amoakowaa Agyemang
your work is splendid !!i wish i could sew something like that
Dec 3, 2009, 11.46 AMby allyoop
Outstanding job! I’ve never tackled a project this big, but once in a while I love to sew something absolutely beautiful. there is nothing like that feeling. Best of success to you!
Dec 3, 2009, 09.54 AMby ipires
UAU UAU UAU! Amazing. Did you sew the stays as well? Super, and love the whole look with the deconstructed wig!
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Dec 6, 2009, 01.09 AMby minnietheminks
Hiya, yup i sewed the stays as well, I love the material and went back to get more but it has solded out, luck I got what i did. The hair is awesome eh? By Derek Elvy, he is a genius. Thanks
Dec 3, 2009, 06.57 AMby inax5
this is great and the small details (trim, ruffles) make it exquisite.
Dec 2, 2009, 10.50 PMby madcutlass
Wow, I wish the costuming program I am in would do something like this. This an amazigly beautiful piece of work. You better get an A+ ;)
Dec 2, 2009, 09.18 PMby paula45870
Stunning fit, cut and use of materials. A real work of art. Congratulations!