Costume College dress rehearsal part III, 1871 dress, ball gown version

I also tried on the ball gown bodice of the Tissot dress. I hadn't yet decided which one to wear at the event so I wanted to see which one I'd like better. And also most of the photos of me wearing it when it was first finished didn't come out well so I took advantage of the opportunity.

1871 dress, ball gown version

The ball gown bodice was also made using the same 1870-71 dress pattern from Patterns of Fashion. I altered only the size. It's lined with cotton sateen and boned only on center front. It also closes with hooks and eyelets.

The making of:

The bodice has piping on the top edge and around armholes.