Progress Three - Pirates Dress

Pics of the bodice with the underskirt. The overskirt wil be much fuller, and attached to the bodice, which the underskirt is not.All seams are serged, which is not technically historically accurate, but I'd rather go for solid construction than be too picky about it, And taffeta frays if you look at it sideways! Although, I will not put a zip in a historical dress! Have to hand finish the waistband, and hem, then it is finished, and the next big job is the overskirt.

Progress 2-Pirates Dress

These shots are of the outside of the bodice. The main bodice and overskirt are in the brocade; the underskirt and stomacher in taffeta.

Progress on Pirates Dress

I'll be posting updates to the dress construction as I go. The boning channels are on the inside (the lining) so they don't show on the outside. This will be evident when I put the outer pieces together and join them to the lining. The plain taffeta is the lining, and the brocade will be on the outside, with the taffeta beaded stomacher.

Front of lining

Finished Design for Stomacher

Done. Now for the construction phase! The colour still isn't showing up very well. It's much more vibrant when you see it. Thanks to Susan at Victoria Bead Town Designs for the help in finding beads!

This is the stomacher for the Pirates of the Caribbean inspired dress. Hope to get the rest of the dress cut out tomorrow or Wednesday.

Beading For Stomacher In Progress

This is the revised design for the stomacher. I didn't like the way the first one was looking so I scrapped it and started over. This is my first try at beading fabric, so of course, it's nowhere near the level of Michele Carragher's work! But have to start somewhere!

The colour is off because of the bad lighting. The fabric is actually a dark purple, and the flower is outlined in lavender, and the petals are done with hematite coloured beads. The leaves are also outlined in lavender and the leaves themselves are multicoloured metallic beads. Looks much better in person!

Once done, then it will be cut out and used in making the dress seen below. The stomacher and underskirt will be a dark purple taffeta, and the rest of the bodice and overskirt will be purple and black shot brocade. Sleeve ruffles black lace, and it will be laced up the back.

Season 4: Game of Thrones

This is a short trailer featuring the amazing work of Michele Carragher Embroidery. The costumes are sumptuous and absolutely gorgeous! As someone who is just now foraying into beadwork on costumes, I am completely awed by her talent.

Exquisite Costume Embroidery

You absolutely must check out the work of Michele Carragher; her work is exquisite. She does the embroidery and embellishments for the costumes for Game of Thrones. Below are a few pictures. All pictures belong to Michele Carragher.