1850s Reproduction Sheer Pink Day Dress
Reproduction Victorian sheer summer day dress worn to a GBACG BBQ at Rengstorff picnic in April 2015.
Day Dress
Made similar to a smaller peach sheer dress. Buttons up the front. Bodice sewn to grossgrain waistband that has hooks and eyes. White and pink poly/cotton sheer bodice gathered over white muslin lining has dropped shoulders, long sheer sleeves with buttoned cuffs, and upper sleeve cap. Skirt and lining cartridge pleated to waistband. Piping on bodice seams.
Finished measurements
Bust: 38"
Waist: 29"
Neck to waist: 15.25"
Neck to cuff hem: 27.5"
Waist to hem front: 36.5"
Waist to hem back: 38"
Hem circumference: 145"
Bodice Detail
Sleeve and cuff
Cartridge Pleats
Completed: April 2015