The Daily Drool...

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

Images for Inspiration...

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

Love the gold here...

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

Don't you just love getting inspiration from extant clothing?

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

The details on this dress are fabulous.

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

The side view.

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

And the back.

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

Oh good one, this is an all time faverite of mine!!!

[Allie Mo]

Thanks Ladies!

I love it when you post the inspirational photos!

Shouldn't we be doing something else?

Regards,

AM :go

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

I like to remember that real dresses were do-able and the shapes were not at silly as they sometimes look in plates

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

Hey wasnt someone whining that the higher Belles took all the good "sporting dresses?" Croquet anyone?

http://www.manchestergalleries.org/costume/narrative.php?irn=72&himage=7&themeback=6&CostumeTheme=Sports%20and%20Leisure#image

[Ima Schofield]

DAG NAM IT GYPSY Now you've gone and done it! I saw some perfect quilted fabric for that dress you showed. Now I guess I'll :33 just have to get busy. :33

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

Thats what I am here for :w2 ...So maybe we better make it tuesday huh?? :whip :cheers :lool :lool :lool :lool

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

Oh and I have chocolate...my sweet neighbor just brought me over a whole bag of kisses to help me feel better... :chockiss

Greeneyed (girlfriends is a wonderful gift!) Gypsy

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

This 1870's dress is just yummy.

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

Different view of front

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

The back, and it counts as a stirped dress, too. Cool, double duty!!

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

Bodice close up

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

Side view, Alley rules, you know. :)

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

you forgot the lace detail..WOW!

[Ima Schofield]

Oh and I have chocolate...my sweet neighbor just brought me over a whole bag of kisses to help me feel better...

Yeah like THAT'S GONNA BE A PROBLEM! You know that Lumpy has been a CHOCOHALIC since BIRTH!

:33 I get to watch the two of you duke it out. :re

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

a FEW MORE GOODIES

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

Nellie would be dissapointed if I failed to KICK her BUTT posting!

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

10 charaters...

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

thats how many...

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

you need to type...

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

or you get ...

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

yelled at...

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

also if you type...

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

your reply...

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

too fast....

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

then you get ...

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

the 30 sec...

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

time out...

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

sigh...so ...

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

you get to ...

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watch me ...

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think of...

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stuff to ...

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

take up space.

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

GG, don't you just

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

hate the 30 sec

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

delay!!! :33

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

And the 10 space minimum :mad:

[Shotglass]

STOP IT WITH THE BEAUTIFUL PICTURES, you are making want to learn how to sew....................... :kbutt

These dress are just so outstanding, can't wait to see you all in them. :)

[Pretty Mean Shawme]

Hey wasnt someone whining that the higher Belles took all the good "sporting dresses?" Croquet anyone?

http://www.manchestergalleries.org/costume/narrative.php?irn=72&himage=7&themeback=6&CostumeTheme=Sports%20and%20Leisure#image


Whining? Whining?

I think not! It was a valid statement! :nuhnuh

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

Shotglass when I win the Lotto darlin'....until then I have to be happy with veiwing them in the museams and high end antique dealers...the real dresses you see hear are lovely lovely antiques from way back when.

[Pretty Mean Shawme]

Oh...Oh how I want to sew!

But I have to go!

I have to go to Texas... (sing with me now!)

[Nellie Blue]

:bump How about this one that was started way back...just after the "Crash of 2005"!

[Lazy K]

THANK YOU NELLIE!!!!:ty . This thread was before my time. Ooo drool!

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

Nellie has been very busy reviving old threads. Thanks!!

[Ida Hands]

Nellie has been very busy reviving old threads. Thanks!!
Thanks for the GREAT revival! That may make Miss Nellie our "Fashion Physician"!

[Duzy Wales]

Yes, :ty Nellie

[Madame Olive Yew]

Thank you Nellie!!! :ty :ty :ty This is just FABULOUS!!! I've not seen many of these threads. I'm bookmarking them all so I can go back & drool whan ever I want.

Have I told you lately YOU ROCK?!?!


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[Greeneyed Gypsy]

Well the it need a little new drool to it dont you think??

[Coffee Em]

Re: blue corset with copious white flossing:


I HATE YOU!


covet, covet, want, want...

[Kitty Phann]

oh man that blue corset it out of this world!

[Lady Dallas]

I LOVE that blue corset. Where on earth did you find it?

[Madame Olive Yew]

Em, I'll paper-rock-sissor you for the blue corset with copious white flossing.



PS Gyps. I hate you too!!:gg Unless you want to send me one for my Birthday, You have most of a month to whip on up. :rofl :rofl

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

Oh thats a good question and from now on I think I will note my saved images with site info, but I have had that one in the "files" for a long time, probably Karen Agusta or Whiticker or possiblly Lara (although I think it was maybe a demode because thats the only view I have??)

ok this poor forgotten thread is gettin low on the list so let me dig out another droolish image (to me that means things I totaly love that I probably could or would not make for technical intensity reasons...btw in case you was wonderin')

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

this one isent labeled well either ( note to self: stop that)

This corset was one of the Maybe designs when we were choosing Fannie's black and yellow. I may try this one...:go

[Nellie Blue]

Drool!!! Is that a name embroideried on the right hand front?

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

OMG...nellie good eye! I had not noticed that and yes I think it is!

Which is funny because I totaly want to make a corset with a SASS alias and number embroidered on it ( no idea is really new don't cha know!) I was thinking it would be cool on a bust gore....

Ohhh I gotta get out to the sewing room ......:go

[Lizzie Marie]

Wallaby Jack Approved
It's all Lizzie Marie's Fault
Happy to tag along
Getting it together! (no really!)

What's all my fault :lalala :lalala ....that you actually shoot and sew? okay guilty :tban

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

Yeah...pretty much!

That I am here, that I shoot (although a ton of credit has to go to the PT and Ruff new shooter equiptment charity as well! Love you guys!)

that I sew totaly

That I made it to the bust out (completely!)

That I am going to 5 dogs (a HUGE emotional support help!)

Basically yeah...all your fault!

Greeneyed (missed you Thursday how did the house sprucing go?) Gypsy

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

OK not our era, not a clothing article but absolutly drool worthy...and you really need to go to the link and see how these were used the painting is stunning

http://www.antiquedress.com/item9825.htm

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

They may not be our era, but don't think that someone would not have worn those in the 1880s or 1890s. They loved "vintage" as much as we do, I'm sure. Can't you just see those in someone's hair at a ball. A wonderful updo with those as decoration.....ohhhhh droooool!!! In hairstyles like these perhaps:

[Wallaby Jack]

Miss Lizzie, seein's how I get a mention too, I'll share the blame ....
... although I wasn't actually involved in any of those 'ticular "incidents" ......



........... Maybe I should just share in tha credit instead ... :ang


:sk


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[Lizzie Marie]

Miss Lizzie, seein's how I get a mention too, I'll share the blame ....
... although I wasn't actually involved in any of those 'ticular "incidents" ......



........... Maybe I should just share in tha credit instead ... :ang


:sk


.

Works for me, any time I don't get all the blame :lalala

[Miz Pitty]

Miss Gypsy,

The very first fashion plate you posted is my inspiration for Mule Camp 2008.

I love the gown on the left. Now all I have to do is find a seamstress willing to take it on. I think I have found one close to home. I meet with her next weekend.

I will modify the neckline and the sleeves, being a larger and more mature...ahem..woman..but I just adore that gown!

Do you think that the hoop underneath is an elliptical rather than a "bell" shape?


Pitty

[Madame Olive Yew]

Ohh Miz Pitty, That will be spectacular!! You simply MUST post pics when you get it done!!
What month is Mule Camp?? I forgit. We arnt gonna shoot it this year, but I was thinking about driving up to visit a bit. Maybe.

[Miz Pitty]

oh thank you Miss Joy! I can't sew a lick, but I am learning so much here at the Alley when I have time to visit a spell.

I have an appointment with a seamstress here next weekend, so keep your fingers crossed!

Mule Camp is the 24th thru the 27th of May. The dinner/dance will be Saturday night. Catered by Outback Steak House....yum...

Please let me know if you are coming up for a visit. Would love to meet you and show you around. This is my home club, so I'll be working the match.

BUt I'll take the time to meet and greet any and all Alley members that come down if you let me know you're headed our way!


Pitty

[Madame Olive Yew]

Thanks Miz Pitty, I replied to your other thread. Dear Hubby wants to know, will there be a good amount of vendors?

[Miz Pitty]

Miss Joy,

I will check for you, but Mule Camp usually has a good amount of vendors. Tonto Rim will be there, along with my favorite leather maker, Purdy Gear.
Buffalo's Western Wear, and I think Cowtown Katy will be back as well.

THere will also be a lady that makes corsets, her name escapes me at the moment. They are under the bust though, not over. At least they were last year.

Anything in particular hubby is looking for? I can check with the vendor coordinator and find out...


Pitty

[Madame Olive Yew]

The pain in the bu... I mean Dear Husband wants to know if many people try selling guns there. (He thinks he's gonna buy a new shotgun! :lool ) I'm glad to hear Tonto Rim will be there & Cowtown Katy as well. Two of my fav's. I havnt had the pleasure of meeting Miss Purty Gear yet. I look forward to it.

[Miz Pitty]

Miss Purdy is an amazing lady. She makes some gorgeous leather.

I am not sure how many firearms dealers will be there. I will check for your uh....dear hubby!

check this out....my 10 seconds of fame!


www.purdygear.com/rigs.html


Pitty

[Allie Mo]

Oooh Miz Pitty,

I'm jealous! It's gorgeous. I had already decided that my next one will be dark brown and black. I love the antique-looking patina yours has.

Regards,

Allie Mo

[Madame Olive Yew]

Ohh I'm jealous too!! That is a seriously beautiful rig you have there, so are the others on the site, but I do love yours. Congrats on your 10 sec.'s of fame too!

[Coffee Em]

Ooooh, yum--she does such beautiful work.

[Miz Pitty]

:ty :ty :ty

And she's REASONABLE! Hubby was a little jealous cause his rig didn't put up on her site....:lalala

the leather is supple and the inside of the holsters is as smooth as the inside of a fine pair of shoes...like Bally's...

She even made a collar for my baby...no not hubby, Augustus McRae, better known as Gus, our American Pit Bull Terrier..he is stylin' and profilin' in his cowdog collar!


Pitty

[Lady LaSalle]

Hey GG----------is the beading around the top of that blue flossed corset?! LMAO!!!!!:gg :lool :lool :lool

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

Keep it up lippy!:tap

[Lady LaSalle]

You know you COULD turn on your IM!:tap :rofl

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

I COULD but then you will natter at me! Besides I have sewing I want to go do....so there...GG runs for it!

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

Oooooooooooooo, she's in truuuuuuuble!!! I can hear the phone ringing in California now!!;phone ;phone

[Lady LaSalle]

I see---------------its call me on the phone, tell me to send the fabric to California becuz you should REALLY have it, then call me names, then run away? :chick :chick :chick :gg :rofl :kiss

[Bloomin']

Fannie, duck, we're getting caught in the crossfire!!!

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

Fannie, duck, we're getting caught in the crossfire!!!

DUCK???!! I thought Nellie was on her way to Winter Range!

[Lady Leigh]

Would anybody object to me making the cream and brown gown on page 2??

[Bloomin']

Neatshire, which post # (upper right)? Sometimes everyone's page numbers are different.

[Duzy Wales]

If it is the 1870's cream with brown, it is beautiful and I have no objections!

BTW, where do I send my measurements :tban :rofl

[Coffee Em]

Oh, thank heavens--Neat brought the topic back to clothes and sewing before I busted a gusset over the GG/LL Show! :rofl:rofl:rofl

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

Oh Neat I Love that dress... will you back the tiny box pleats on t he bodice in the contrast color? Its a very nice dress for details...very wearable.

[Coffee Em]

And OF COURSE you should make it...as long as you post photos!

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

ignoring LL some more and posting an inspiration dress as needed for this thread! I dont know what it is about this dress but I LOVE IT!

[Allie Mo]

Ooooooooooh Drooooool!

I love the colors!

Regards,

Allie Mo

[Lady Leigh]

It might help if I could count! Sorry Bloomin! The gown is actually on the first page, and is the third picture!

I will try to make it as close to the picture as I can ... there may be some small deviations, but not many. I have a really pretty cream brocade downstairs that is haunting me at night when I lie awake wondering what I should start next ... I have special orders, but that doesn't stop me from thinking about a gown to add to the list!! I'm about to start working on two gowns at the same time! A special order gown in the morning, and an ebay one in the afternoon!

[Kitty Phann]

GG

That dress if a definately drool worthy!

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

Diane... I wonder what it will be like someday to have the kids gone and time to sew...Lord willing I will still have thelove for it I do now!! I look forward to seeing you make that one I just love it!

Sounds like a busy week/weekend for you! Do me a fovor and post the next Ebay one here? I dont have you saved in my favorites (should, thought I did?) I love to see your latest triumph!

[Lady Leigh]

Will do, GG!! Will do!

Hey! I sold the black and silver gown today!! That is three gowns in a bit over a week!!! Now I really do have to get busy!!! When are we supposed to sleep? There may be a good reason why my eyes look a bit ... well, droopy! It's just going to have to stay that way for a while longer!

I am also waiting on the wool for the Riding Habit to get here! Fanny and that Shire horse are going to look so cool!!!! I'm really getting excited!

I'm babbling!

[Bloomin']

OMG!! It's fantastic!! Will it be an eBay dress or a special order?

[Lady Leigh]

An ebay gown, I think! It will be fun to work on!

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

Oh my gosh, I love that dress! I posted those pictures, hoping someone would make it!!!

[Madame Olive Yew]

Ohh NC!! I cant wait, be sure to do a sewing diary here, please!! I am also planning a future brown & cream silk dress, but it's from a fashion plate I found in one of my books, not the one you're planning. I'm hoping The Sewing Studio will have a sale soon, they have the PERFECT colors for me.

[Coffee Em]

Neat, I think of that as the Chocolate Chip Ice Cream dress. So very yummy!

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

this is just so not fair....

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

http://whitakerauction.com/ latest gallery #6

holy cow i am in love

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

who are these people to torture me?

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

dont they know we will just hurt ourselves?

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

trying to figure out how we might...

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

reproduce such outstanding...

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

works of sewing art??

[Duzy Wales]

Wow, that is stunning! And gorgeous! :bow

[Accurate Allie]

WOW!! That is some amazing and beautiful work that went into that! :bow :faint

[Kitty Phann]

omg!!!! I so love it!!!! Ok, so I have to clean up my keyboard now!

[Coffee Em]

Re jacket:

*dies*
*dies again, louder*
*dies once more, really, really loudly, just to be sure to get the point across*

*dead now*
*(but taking that jacket with me)* :rofl

[Madame Olive Yew]

OMG!!!....


I think I broke the keyboard when the jaw dropped. :go


:ty GG, totally & completely drool worthy

[Sarah Bernhardt]

Love it! Do you have any more pictures of the outfit that you can post? Would love to see more of it.

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

thats all they had listed I posted the link for the whitaker auctions...i wish there was more too!

[Gwen In LA]

trying to figure out how we might...

My oh my oh my...first the collar shots, and now THIS!

Oh my....

Gwen

[Ida Hands]

WUFF! That's...that's...that's... :faint

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

Oh to be such a gifted seamstress as the one that created that beauty!!! WOW!

[Madame Olive Yew]

Fannie Dear, I found a new fabric store :tban :gg Its all home dec fabrics & rugs. Guaranteed Lowest prices around!
The store is about the size of a small grocery store, & has rows & rows & rows of luscious silks & sheers, & stripes, & paisely's, & oh my......

Look what I found!! Reminded me of that Worth Gown you promised you were gonna make. Its a velvet flocked Jacquard, the white Jacquard is about the weight & feel of a good home dec taftea. The velvet is soft, not stiff. It is going for $9.99/yard (60" wide) & they have a big bolt of it. We might even be able to talk them down if you took the bolt (I would say at least 10-15 yards on the bolt) Hey I've gotten 10% off if I could take the whole bolt! You either need to come visit down here, like you've been sayin you were gonna do, or let me buy & ship this to you, if you want it for the Worth gown.

I can also buy an 1/8 of a yard sample & send it up.

The large solid swirls were just a little bigger than a quarter, so the whole thing was very proportionate (Did that make sense?? --The black/white dot fabric below it was HUGE!! The dots were fist sized if that helps any)




The pic was take with my cell phone, so the quality isnt the greatest, sorry!

[Sweet Violet]

WUFF! That's...that's...that's... :faint


Oh Lioness, you make me smile!! My sentiments exactly!!

[Sweet Violet]

That bodice is absolutely fabulous though!! Holy monkey!

[Lady Fleur]

I saw that whitaker and just DROOLED

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

Oh, Olive Yew, I really do!!! I absolutely WANT that fabric. If you don't mind shipping it, I would be ever so grateful!!! If the bolt is 10-15 yards, then I'll take it all!!!:ty :ty

[Madame Olive Yew]

Fannie, I'll go back next week, have them measure out the bolt & send you a PM, when I figure it all out. What is the minimum you need??

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

Fannie, I'll go back next week, have them measure out the bolt & send you a PM, when I figure it all out. What is the minimum you need??

I need at least 9 yards.:ty :ty

[Madame Olive Yew]

Okie Dokie Artichokie!!

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

http://cgi.ebay.com/GORGEOUS-VICTORIAN-EDWARDIAN-SILK-DRESS-BEADED-GOWN_W0QQitemZ330100656883QQcategoryZ48865QQrdZ1QQ cmdZViewItem

I happen to know that this might be useful images to someone...:gg

[Greeneyed Gypsy]

ohhhhhhhhhhhh my.....somebody gets an A for family history

http://cgi.ebay.com/1895-Wedding-Gown-Corset-Bloomers-Silk-Shoes-Wax-flower_W0QQitemZ150105348810QQcategoryZ48864QQrdZ1 QQcmdZViewItem

[Lizzie Marie]

Wow, is that a fantastic piece of history....

[Sarah Bernhardt]

Wow, you really don't get to see a complete original set like that. It is beautiful!

[Kitty Phann]

btt!!!!:go :go

[Lady Fleur]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Outstanding-c1883-Wine-Silk-Bustle-Gown-w-Provenance_W0QQitemZ250101730886QQihZ015QQcategory Z48864QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Lady Fleur]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Extravagant-cl887-Gold-Brocade-Ball-Gown-w-Provenance_W0QQitemZ250101740526QQihZ015QQcategory Z48864QQcmdZViewItem

[Lady Fleur]

For Sweet Violet

[Sweet Violet]

OH MY PRETTY GOSH!!! FLEUR!! WHERE DID YOU FIND THAT??????? I WANT, I WANT, I WANT!! How fun would that be to wear!! Now I must find some violet fabric!! Thanks Fleur!! hahahahaha!! That totally made my day!!

[Lady Fleur]

Ebay Now!!

[Prairie Wildflower]

WOW Fleur, that red velvet dress on ebay is one stunning gown. Ok, who's gonna recreate that one???:gg

SV, that violet skirt is calling your name, honey. It is soooooo gorgeous! Yup, you really do need to find some violet print fabric.....maybe do a combination of the print with a purple or lavender solid contrast?? It would look wonderful on you.

[Lazy K]

That red dress has been added to MY Looooong list!

[Lady Leigh]

The red one is now at $760.00! Recreating would be a good thing to do!!! Not me at the moment, though!

[Dixie McCan]

That red dress is drop-dead gorgeous!

Oh, I love the Violet Skirt! Look at that trim! Love it, Love it, Love it! Go get it Sweet Violet! (Or re-create something even more wonderful yourself, we've seen you do that, haven't we!) :kiss

[Black Box Belle]

we need a little bump to the top I think.....I miss this thread.....

[MaryMcDonalds]

Lovely dress! What kind of fabric is that??

[Accurate Allie]

My guess would be silk taffeta overlayed with silk satin?

And yes I miss this thread too, I should really look for things to add....Thank you BBB!!!

[Black Box Belle]

my guess is that it's pure silk due to the age of the dress. It's an original dress that I found online somewhere and have had in my drool folder.....

[Bloomin']

That dress just sold on ebay last week for $455. They described it as silver-grey silk.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Antique-Natural-Form-Era-Princess-Dress-Trained-Gown_W0QQitemZ120139660463QQihZ002QQcategoryZ48864 QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Black Box Belle]

I think this red dress needs to be in here too....

[Fannie Kikinshoot]

I saw that dress on Ebay and drooled all over my keyboard. I was going to post the photos here, but BBB and I were on the same wave length and it seems she got here before I did. Holy Cow, now that is an inspirational dress.

[Sweet Violet]

Good Night!!! That dress is AWESOME!!!! :faint :faint

[Madame Olive Yew]

WOWSER!:faint Thank you BBB!!

[Black Box Belle]

I spend way too much time on ebay.....but WOW......:faint

[Black Box Belle]

okay where'd that drooling smiley go......

[Bustle Babe]

Not sure how to post the images from Ebay so I'll just put the link.
Check this purple beauty out!:faint I put it in the Ebay thread too.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Superb-Museum-Quality-c-1875-Purple-Silk-Reception-Gown_W0QQitemZ280143443327QQihZ018QQcategoryZ48864 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Allie Mo]

:ty BB,

That is spectacular. I'm not sure what is happening with the fancies on the bodice; but, it is gorgeous.