I started working on the new garments for Julia Tudor, who will be getting married in 1872. Based on the lovely drawing in the 1872 La Mode Illustree, she will be wearing an ivory silk satin with blush silk trimming, French lace undersleeves, and a bobinet veil.

Of course before she can don her bridal finery, she must have the appropriate undergarments. I have completed the following so far.

A fine batiste chemise with delicate lace on the neck and arm openings.

Delicate batiste drawers featuring tucks, hem lace and white embroidery in a tulip stitch.

A gold silk taffeta corset, boned and fully lined, featuring orange blossoms embroidered on the front.

Still to be finished are a practical corset cover of crisp cotton, a luscious petticoat featuring tucks, insertion and also lace at the hem, and an empire hoop of cotton/linen blend. I will share more as they come!