1883 Tissot "Bridesmaid" Gown
When you look at a painting, there's always going to be some gorgeous outfit that inspires you to recreate it, right? I felt just exactly that when I came across James Tissot's painting, "The Bridesmaid." How could I describe this silk ensemble other than that it absolutely needed to be replicated? The Silhouette, the soft cornflower blue silk that really pops in the foreground, and the ruffles galore.! So, without hesitation, I got to work on making one for myself. BODICE After studying the gown's features, I decided to start first on the most challenging part of the project (at least for me): the constr...