The seam on the black lace is called an "appliqué seam". It's an haute couture technique used to seam fabric or lace together when the goal is to avoid a straight line of stitching that cuts through motifs. It can be done with lace or with fabric. I did appliqué seams on the skirt of a silk taffeta cocktail dress I made for myself. The fabric had a border design and I didn't want to break up the the beautiful motifs. Appliqué seams are always sewn by hand.
That Dior dress top was constructed exactly like a Victorian would have been although of course the design was totally innovative. Interesting to compare to the Norman Hartnell where the construction was using modern techniques like zips unavailable to a Victorian couturier.
Hello, all our collection, including the royal gowns, is temporarily in storage at luxury glovemaker Dents Headquarters in Warminster (Wiltshire), while we wait to move into our new home at the Old Post Office in Bath. Dents provides us with a large storage area that meets the high environmental and security standards required as well as space for the curatorial team to work.
Please, take my appreciate for a few ideas how to sew a high quality dress. One of a curator in your museum tells - use ideas in you garments, we work for it.
The seam on the black lace is called an "appliqué seam". It's an haute couture technique used to seam fabric or lace together when the goal is to avoid a straight line of stitching that cuts through motifs. It can be done with lace or with fabric. I did appliqué seams on the skirt of a silk taffeta cocktail dress I made for myself. The fabric had a border design and I didn't want to break up the the beautiful motifs. Appliqué seams are always sewn by hand.
I could watch you ladies all day. I love the knowledge and care you take with the treasures. 🥰💕
what a lovely thing to say! Thank you ❤️
thanx for showing us these gorgeous dresses.
you are so welcome - they are beautiful aren't they?
That Dior dress top was constructed exactly like a Victorian would have been although of course the design was totally innovative. Interesting to compare to the Norman Hartnell where the construction was using modern techniques like zips unavailable to a Victorian couturier.
I think her wedding gown ❤😊was gorgeous
thank you for showing us!
you are very welcome!
Amazing! Thank you…
Glad you like it!
wow Nice
What has happened to all the royal gowns??
Hello, all our collection, including the royal gowns, is temporarily in storage at luxury glovemaker Dents Headquarters in Warminster (Wiltshire), while we wait to move into our new home at the Old Post Office in Bath. Dents provides us with a large storage area that meets the high environmental and security standards required as well as space for the curatorial team to work.
Please, take my appreciate for a few ideas how to sew a high quality dress. One of a curator in your museum tells - use ideas in you garments, we work for it.