Edwardian Anne of Green Gables Inspired Evening Gown

I built this gown from the undergarments up, I made everything myself using bought and modified patterns. I started with Truly Victorian Edwardian S Bend corset pattern, and their Evening Shift and Split Drawers. I then created 2 lace and cotton, tiered, tie on petticoats, I used a shortened modified version of my skirt pattern to get the shape of the second petticoat correct. I used Butterick 5970 as a base for the dress separates and the belt. I lengthened and widened the skirt to get more pleats in the back and because I'm tall, I also added pockets. I lowered the bodice neckline to get the evening bodice look, and modified the sleeves to get the filmy, layered, puffed sleeve look, puffs are great for Anne! I hand beaded the sleeves and the belt. The bodice has an added built in layer of ruffles to puff out the front, I attached them to the lining structure layer. I also used plastic boning for structure and added waist tape to keep in in place, along with all the hand attached hooks and eyes. The skirt is fully flatlined in cotton, has a 6 inch flannel interlining around the hem, and I added a button in balayeuse to keep my skirt train clean. I found a base straw hat that I embellished with my green fabric, and many many flowers. And doh! I forgot to wear my gloves for this video. This is for the Foundations Revealed "Once Upon a Time..." contest, I chose the literary character Anne Shirley-Cuthbert of Green Gables.