#dyedtomatch

[lilyabsinthe]

Gown is finished and here's a sneak peek, paired with floral necklace and small girandole earrings from @dames_a_la_mode and custom dyed pink silk Pompadours from @americanduchess, all worn to the Prior Attire Victorian Ball at the Assembly Rooms in Bath. #lilyabsinthegown #dames_a_la_mode #americanduchess #pavictorianball2019 #LAartist LAGirlinBath #duchessesilksatin #silkorganza #silktaffeta #antiquelace #extantsequins #gildedroses #victorian #pleatastic #handfinished #extantpatterndrafts #ontothenextproject #dyedtomatch #whatimwearing #femaleentrepreneur #victoriandesign #trousseaulace (at Assembly Rooms, Bath) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxD0gjyHLhH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=h6g4vo4ofofb

[bluecanarymade]

Dyed to match chorus ladies shoes for Arabella at The San Francisco Opera. I can’t believe this is my “day job” * * * #opera #chorus #dyedtomatch #swatch #arabella #sfopera #costumes #shoes #sation #dyersworld @dharmatradingco https://www.instagram.com/p/BpLpPllFzfz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=o5vdq8ippkqn

[lilyabsinthe]

Stitching on velvet leaves and final hem check...Adam wisely found some 80s music (um, 1980s...not 1880s, don't judge) so I can sing along to stay awake. #funtimes #highfive #LAartist #pleatastic #dyedtomatch #ohthosevictorians #whattheywore #frenchsilk #victorianballgown #1880s #antiquelace #vintageglamour #lilyabsinthegown #bustledress #sewinginhotelrooms #Topangaartist #deadlines #soclose #duchessesilksatin (at The Queensberry Hotel) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxBLoGbnIft/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ozw0crwsrlgk

[lilyabsinthe]

Layers of blush pink silk assembled and turn backs pinned in place, ready for a little hand finish before I cut out the skirt. #lilyabsinthegown #bustledress #bayleuse #1880s #newgownforme #vintagelace #theartofdress #handdyedsilk #LAartist #pleatastic #dyedtomatch #ohthosevictorians #whattheywore #frenchsilk #victorianballgown #eveningdress #silkandlace #duchessesilksatin #silktaffeta #historicallyaccurate #antiquelace #lilyabsinthe #victorianfashionista (at Lily Absinthe Corsetry and Couture) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwfhJofn8Tn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=okyujn59s1rx

[lilyabsinthe]

Pattern matching with an extant textile is always a thrill...tears, stress, and some careful piecing today! . #extanttextiles #lilyabsinthe #silkdamask #antiquelace #guipure #patternmatching #sewingfun #antiquepattern #frommystudio #memade #1890sstyle #Victorian #belleepoque #labelleepoque #topangaartist #LAartist #dyedtomatch #aesthetic #handfinished #silk #cape #draping (at Lily Absinthe Gowns & Corsetry) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYqOCMVrkE6/?utm_medium=tumblr

[lilyabsinthe]

Dressing for town in the new gown and original Paris bonnet. #lilyabsinthegown #victoriandress #originalbonnet #LAartist #pleatastic #dyedtomatch #justacottonfrock #tissotinspired #impressionistcolors #memade #whenthedesignergetsadress (at The Dressmaker's Cottage at #11)

[lilyabsinthe]

Some bodices break the rules! She never had a petersham at the waistline, most of the seams aren't finished off, there's been no obvious size alterations throughout the years. Yet...she's pretty as a picture, and was carefully tended by someone many years ago. . #inspirationdress #princessstylebodice #semipolonaise #ourmuseumcollection #someonesspecialdress #dyedtomatch #handpickedfringe #lilyabsinthe (at Lily Absinthe Gowns & Corsetry) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQPEUZ1FO7D/?utm_medium=tumblr

[lilyabsinthe]

Getting ready for some midnight flossing with some beautiful vintage French silk floss, which arrived on their delightful original cards, such pretty antique advertising! . . . #LilyAbsintheCorsetry #antiquelace #midnightflossing #dyedtomatch #silkribbon #spoonbusk #1890scorset #corsetiere #originalsources #silkfloss #LAartist #corsetmakerslife (at Lily Absinthe Gowns & Corsetry) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3oUAiDjC3y/?igshid=1hy3dlo72g7to

[lilyabsinthe]

She's just a cotton frock, but the fun is in the finishing...three kinds of pleating in her skirt, bobbinette shirring and ruching, and pretty silk covered buttons just for some mid 1880s style. I've found this style in so many extant images, especially those from the American Old West, so I couldn't resist making this for a client. . . . . #lilyabsinthegown #offtohernewhome #LAartist #pleatastic #dyedtomatch #ohthosevictorians #whattheywore #victorianoldwest #tombstonestyle #lifeinaminingtown #thevictoriandressdesigner #bustledress #historicalsewing #originalsources #theydidn'tjustwearbrown #cheerfulprint (at Lily Absinthe Gowns & Corsetry) https://www.instagram.com/p/B27WkjUjbn9/?igshid=vmlnvpr55xar

[lilyabsinthe]

These bayleuse ruffles and pleats are underneath the train, only glimpses of this will show when the train is held up for dancing...a pretty silk and lacy secret! . . . . . . #lilyabsinthegown #gownshavestories #ispywithmylittleeye #bayleuse #LAartist #pleatastic #dyedtomatch #ohthosevictorians #whattheywore #frenchsilk #victoriansecrets #froufrou (at Lily Absinthe Gowns & Corsetry) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1PeAE7jMkV/?igshid=tl3qmhdl1oad

[lilyabsinthe]

The late 1890s isn't really a time period that embraces my love of pleating, but I found some ways to sneak some in! . . . . . #lilyabsinthegown #pleatastic #dyedtomatch #ohthosevictorians #whattheywore #frenchsilk #oldwest #LAartist #lavenderandlilac #silkmoiré #silktaffeta #historicallyaccurate #handfinished #vintageglamour #1890s #weightedhems #gibsongirl (at Lily Absinthe Gowns & Corsetry) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1C_z6sAgT3/?igshid=2iz3zijgpfu4

[lilyabsinthe]

Trousseau set complete! The disgruntled Bonnie Prince Angus refuses to move...time for a game of fetch! . . . . . #lilyabsinthecorsetry #trousseau #LAartist #topangaartist #heirloomsewing #antiquelace #petticoats #ruffles #dyedtomatch #ohthosevictorians #whattheywore #frenchsilk #oldwest #victorianlingerie #authentic #silkribbon #batiste #lightasair (at Lily Absinthe Gowns & Corsetry) https://www.instagram.com/p/B086Mx2pSru/?igshid=1rkqwxdo5e0g

[lilyabsinthe]

Admiring the roses in our Lily Absinthe Tissot-inspired gown♡ #tissot #froufrou #lifeincolor #artgowns #dyedtomatch #laartist #bustle #impressioniststyle #thevictoriandressdesigner #corset #victoriangarden #antiquelace (at Lily Absinthe Corsetry and Couture)

[lilyabsinthe]

The caboose on this pret a porter gown is truly graceful, with three kinds of silk pleating and the foundation skirt is fully mounted on cotton with proper hem facings and hem braid. I can see a ball gown bodice with this as well, there's extra silk and brocade included for the new lucky owner. #lilyabsinthegown #bustledress #handfinished #vintageglamour #silk #silktaffeta #historicallyaccurate #LAartist #pleatastic #dyedtomatch #oldwest #oldwesttombstone (at Lily Absinthe Corsetry and Couture) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxshMz3D4-J/?igshid=oct191akoq15

[lilyabsinthe]

I love using museum gowns for inspiration, then taking it a few steps more...I can just see this on a lady on the boardwalk in Tombstone next week! #lilyabsinthegown #bustledress #handfinished #vintageglamour #victoriandress #thevictoriandressdesigner #theartofdress #newdesigns #1870s #LAartist #pleatastic #dyedtomatch #ohthosevictorians #whattheywore #silk #vintagebrocade #authentic #oldwest #oldwesttombstone #pleatastic #lilyabsinthe #soutache (at Lily Absinthe Corsetry and Couture) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxse6l1DY4A/?igshid=1gedzrclyf9az

[lilyabsinthe]

Some days, I love to reimagine museum dream dresses, but with Lily Absinthe style...so I'm adding depth with layering both texture and color with thise cutaway peekaboo pleats.This is definitely going to be part of next week's trunk show! #lilyabsinthegown #bustledress #victoriandress #ohthosevictorians #theartofdress #dyedtomatch #whattheywore #victorianoldwest #tombstone #oldwest #oldwesttombstone #vintageglamour #artnerd #femaleentrepreneur #girlboss #lilyabsintheblog #liveinart #thevictoriandressdesigner #costumedesigner #originalsources #pleatastic #vintagebrocade #silk #handfinished #peekaboo (at Lily Absinthe Corsetry and Couture) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxia7PbJ6qO/?igshid=1atakwrzgvfv2