What the item is: over skirt
The Challenge: #7 Accessorize
Fabric: cotton
Pattern: side drape over skirt TV303
Year: 1872
Notions: hook and eye, trim
How historically accurate is it?: I’m not sure the trim would have looked like that and I’m fairly sure the fibers are incorrect. I liked it though, and I think Victorians would have too! Pattern and construction of the over skirt are accurate. Fabric is plausible. I would think the color would be as well (the flash on the camera makes the color a bit more “neon” than in real life.) 70%
Hours to complete: 10, with most of that hand sewing the trim on.
First worn: not yet. But when I do wear it, I hope I will have need of the mantle that I am building this dress for! See it peeking out from under the mantle?
Total cost: @$30 Canadian
