Green and Blue Bustle Dress

	Green taffeta embossed with black velvet bustle style dress for a big butt brigade at Gaskell's. Items constructed for this costume:
	Bodice Green taffeta embossed with black velvet with black lace and ribbon on neck, bottom, and sleeve edges. Gathered puff sleeves with drawstring ribbon. Back-laced through buttonholes with gold tone agelets. Blue bows on shoulders. Lace roses on blue satin decoration on each back side. Pattern base Butterick 3012 .
	Underskirt Blue satin polyester taffeta front gored underskirt has larger panel in the back that is gathered in back for more fullness and has hidden back pockets, ribbon drawstring on set waistband, back hook and eye closure. Pattern base Simplicity 5457.
	Bustle Green taffeta embossed with black velvet with black lace bustle overskirt is tied to underskirt with drawstring ribbons. Last set of ties can be left undone to create a train effect. Pattern base Simplicity 5457.
	Reticule Green taffeta embossed with black velvet reticule with black tassle, blue satin lining, and ribbon drawstring. Pattern base Simplicity 5418.
	Bustle Pad Light canvas type cotton bustle pad filled with polyester, grossgrain ribbon waist/tie. Pattern base Simplicity 5457.

Completed: December 2007