Iris Fezziwig
Fitting side view Fitting front view

Dicken's dress for Miss Iris Fezziwig, daughter of the illustrious Fezziwigs who hold such wonderful parties with dancing and games of whist and other fun things.

Items constructed for this costume:

purple plaid

Fabric

Purple cotton seersucker plaid should have enough to make a 3 flounced skirt and bodice.
chemise

Drawing of Possible Bodice

Bodice with flounced sleeves and contrast color up front edged with lace and trimmed with bows.
bodice bodice

Mock Bodice

Mock bodice in green and navy blue cotton plaid with pagoda sleeves lined with navy. Pearlized buttons up front. This will be used for fitting and pattern adjustment.
Pattern: Based on Janet Arnold, "Patterns of Fashion 1", 1964, page 67, c.1856-60 The Vicoria and Albert Museum wedding dress
bodice bodice

Bodice

Purple plaid bodice with dark sage green taffeta trim up front and around edges. Light green lace trim on sides of front trim and on upper sleeve edge. Pearlized buttons up front.
Pattern: Based on Janet Arnold, "Patterns of Fashion 1", 1964, page 67, c.1856-60 The Vicoria and Albert Museum wedding dress
underskirt

Flounced Skirt

Purple plaid cotton pleated skirt has three gathered flounces, purple satin trim, dark sage green taffeta trim, and hidden side pockets.
bonnet front bonnet side bonnet back bonnet interior

Bonnet

Dark sage/moss cotton no-wale cotton corderoy over buckram and wire bonnet. Lighter green cotton interior/lining, green lace on interior brim, and light green ribbon trim and ties.
Pattern: Butterick B4210
bonnet front

Bag

Small drawstring bag


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