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Pleating takes time, but it's the understitching to the foundation skirt that takes even longer! . . #underneathitall #foundationlayers #bustlegown #lilyabsinthe #worthit #handwork #understitching #myprocess #Victorian #originalmethods #victorianstyle #handfinished #lilyabsinthegown #bestpractices (at The Dressmaker's Cottage at #11) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSXWWfspA8V/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Bridal gowns are my happiest of client work! Most of my detail work is done by hand...truly made with love. . . #lilyabsinthegown #madeinLA #LAartist #victorianweddinggown #oldwestweddingdress #bustleweddinggown #silkandlace #vintageglamour #handfinished #antiquelace #details #dressdetails #victoriandress #bustledress #bespoke #lilyabsinthe #memade #victorianoldwest https://www.instagram.com/p/CRxPPq1lUmB/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Silk lampas and antique lace make the best of friends. . . . . #lilyabsinthegown #antiquelace #silklampas #silkandlace #silksatin #silktaffeta #silktulle #victorian #bustledress #1870sstyle #1870sfashion #vintagelace #classicdesign #lilyabsinthe #victorianballgown #victorianbride #victorianfashion #bespoke #frenchfashion #whatshewore #texture #ooak https://www.instagram.com/p/CIjBEDDDFX8/?igshid=7z9v2e9zhfpb

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Day 6 of @redthreaded 's #FallforCostume is: "Outside"...here, I'm enjoying a an 1890's twirl about the Victorian lakeside resort in Hjo, Sweden. . . . #day6 #FallforCostume #1890sfashion #extantlace #handdyed #museumhat #antiqueparasol #lilyabsinthegown #victoriandress #thevictoriandressdesigner #Sweden #theother90s #historicalsewing #originalsources #outside (at Hotel Bellevue) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3VHFGyJwrp/?igshid=l48fnsuibich

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Perhaps I'm overdressed for a stroll, but I can't resist the sounds and colors of fall in Arizona...Dressing in Attire is normal here in Tombstone, one of the reasons we love it. If we hosted an event here...would you come out and see the Real Old West? We're brewing some ideas.... . . . . #lilyabsinthehome #tombstone #oldwest #oldwesttombstone #historicdistrict #ourvictorianhome #museumhat #extantembroidery #dressforsuccess #1890sfashion #LAartist #Topangagirlgoeswest #lilyabsinthegown (at The Dressmaker's Cottage at #11) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2xCKtYp5ob/?igshid=1aqg802ymry3n

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Bonnie Prince Angus has spoken, it looks like it's time for a break! Bodice gets cut out later tonight, hope to finish the lilac 90s suit tomorrow. . . . . . . #lilyabsinthegown #bonnieprinceangus #LAartist #lovemyjackrussell #silktaffeta #silkduchessesatin #handfinished #1890sfashion #theother90s #weighedskirt #victoriangown #vintageglamour #silk #victoriandress #ohthosevictorians #theartofdress (at Lily Absinthe Gowns & Corsetry) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1kmpGQDN39/?igshid=1v0iazmpf7ybj

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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

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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

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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

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We love our Lily Absinthe Brides, they stay here in our hearts♡ Karen got dressed for her Old West Wedding in our front parlor at our other house in Tombstone, Arizona, this is just before we took her to the Courthouse! #lilyabsinthegown #lilyabsinthebride #silkandlace #victoriangown #victorianbride #vintageglamour #bridaldesigner #madewithlove #foreverlove❤️ #oldwestbride #oldwesttombstone #historicdistrict #tombstone #arizona #oldschoolmethods #bustledress #bestinthewest #theartofdress #wedding #pleatastic #weddingdress (at The Dressmaker's Cottage at #11) https://www.instagram.com/p/BumnuJonGRp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=26re8xwep94g

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Last day to finish, skirt and train piece are done except for tacking on that monster pleated ruche and one more bodice fitting. Onward! #lilyabsinthegown #victoriandress #bustledress #historicalsewing #originalsources #bustle #1880s #newgownforme #LAartist #whatimwearing #femaleentrepreneur (at Lily Absinthe Corsetry and Couture) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrqHMg6nQDK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rcrzso6pszd6

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Make an entrance in a Lily Absinthe Gown... we have one more opening for a gown for the winter holidays! Email or call for appointment, link in bio #lilyabsinthegown #makeanentrance #LAartist #checkoutournewstyles #whatartistswear #victorianballgown #victoriandress #ohthosevictorians #theartofdress #oldwesttombstone #historicallyaccurate #antiquelace #vintageglamour https://www.instagram.com/p/Bneqyc8AucC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hishu5a85b3c

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Sealed with a Corgi Kiss from Miss Fiona herself, she would wear it herself if she could! . #corgicuteness #pembrokewelshcorgi #corgisofinstagram #Corgi #victorianballgown #victoriancorgi #bustle #bustleballgown #lilyabsinthegown #silk #silktaffeta #embroiderednet #pleatastic #silkvelvet #vintagelace #Victorian #victorianstyle #harpersbazar1883 (at Lily Absinthe Gowns & Corsetry) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYaBluUPaaI/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Styled from a Harper's Bazar 1883 fashion plate, this silk and lace ballgown was hard to let go but a delight to make! . . #lilyabsinthegown #bustleballgown #bustledress #harpersbazar1883 #Victorian #victorianstyle #handfinished #embroiderednet #embroideredsilk #vintagevelvetribbon #pleatastic #bustleweddinggown #weddingdress #vintagestyle #vintagestyleweddingdress #silk #silktaffeta #silksatinstripe (at Lily Absinthe Gowns & Corsetry) https://www.instagram.com/p/CYaAiHgvzzI/?utm_medium=tumblr

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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]

Enjoying the clear summer light in the Countryside...Day Two of Vintage Summer Challenge from @faces_and_style #vintagesummerchallenge2018 #vintagesummer2018day2 #faces_and_style #LAartist #impressionistcolors #lifeinthegarden #lilyabsinthegown #victoriandress #antiquelace #bustle #authentic #memade #thisartistslife (at Lily Absinthe Corsetry and Couture) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl99i9NgASR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=e6tsfcsyghw1