Post # 17
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Thank you all! I’m really pleased with the progress. It’s scary seeing how small the skirt looks at the moment but I know it’ll be bigger with all the hoops.
I got to see 2m of the silk too and it’s just plain stunning. The bodice will be boned right down the front in an 18th century style (we were having a good giggle about the 19th century corset and crinoline, with the 18th century bodice, 20th century skirt for evening and 21st century knickers).
Post # 18
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Busy bee
What a great idea, doing a photo diary. its really nice to see it coming along…..looks like its gonna be a killer dress!
Post # 19
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Sugar bee
I’m so excited to see this gorgeous thing! 🙂
Post # 20
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Busy bee
I love seeing this dress being made, so pretty!
Post # 21
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I can’t wait for my next fitting in two weeks’ time!
Post # 22
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Wow it’s coming along great! Can’t wait to see the finished product! Also, make sure you post picks of it with all the different skirts, my mum is desperate to see lol
Post # 23
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@barbie86: Awww! Thanks! As soon as we’re started on the other skirts I’ll put them up. The pencil skirt will be last as it’s just being knocked up out of leftovers.
Post # 24
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Busy bee
Wow, it’s really coming along, isn’t it? I love the bodice of the dress and I can’t wait to see it finished! Will look spectacular with a pencil skirt too. Thanks for the update!
Post # 25
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Sugar bee
I can’t wait to see the finished product – there’s something almost magical about getting a dress specifically made for you 
Btw love love the pic of you in the gored-bust corset – I need to find me one that will have that effect on my bust
Post # 26
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I had the first fitting in the actual fabric of the dress today. Here are a few pictures.
I’m slightly worried that the skirt isn’t big enough, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed that once the hoop skirt is finished that it will be the right size.
I’m feeling quite mixed about it at the moment. I love the fabric and the dress and I can see it looking gorgeous once it’s done, but I’m worried that the skirt is going to end up being slimmer than I want it to be.
Post # 27
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Buzzing bee
I think it’s gorgeous and is really coming along nicely! But, the skirt does look slimmer than your inspiration pic. Did you talk to the seamstress about your concern? If she needs to change something, it’s probably better for her to realize it now than later on.
Post # 28
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Honey Beekeeper
OH, It’s so pretty already! That fabric is to dye for. Yes, I agree with you that the skirt is much more narrow than the inspiration, def talk to your seamstress. The one in the inspirational pic is more of a civil war southern bell size of skirt, very Scarlett Ohaira.
Post # 29
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Honey bee
Where’s the pretty little poof poof pick ups/gathers at the top? Will they be added?
Agree that the skirt definitely isn’t as dramatic, but it’s still a lovely dress.
Post # 30
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Oh gosh, it’s turning out so well! I think it’s gorgeous!
Post # 31
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I’ve sent her an email. I’m sure it’ll be fine.
I’m just extra stressed because we also lose one of my antique earrings and, while I got them as a total bargain on eBay, to replace them I’m looking at about $150-200!
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