Making an 1840s dress: the bodice Part I

Hello! I present the next step in my 1840s series: the bodice. After having assembled all of the undergarments, I moved on to the outer dress. I started out with a Truly Victorian pattern, which I altered to better fit the period, particularly the front dip and the neckline. I used mostly Victorian methods, such as flatlining and flat felling seams, but used a sewing machine the seams. Next up will be making the bertha and sleeves! Making a Corded Petticoat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZBZZR_0HJ8 Making a Tucked Petticoat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOFNtnuPozg& More details about the foundations, including the corset, on my blog post: https://happilyevertaffeta.wordpress.com/2019/04/03/making-an-1840s-evening-dress-the-foundations/ If you are interested in seeing some more of my work, here are some links: Instagram: @catscostumery https://www.instagram.com/catscostumery/ Blog: https://happilyevertaffeta.wordpress.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catscostumery/ Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/V7V7HRLN Music is freely available online, Maryandra's Waltz by Jesse Gallagher