closet cleaning sale 2 dresses

[Bustle Babe]

I can't fit another thing in my closet, so I plan to get rid of a couple of dresses that I haven't put in my Ebay store, as I never quite finished them.

First one is a bustle ballgown made of purple silk taffeta and a light gold brocade. The bodice is lined and boned with large bows at the sleeves. Skirt has box pleating and is completely lined. Butterfly train is of the gold brocade and lined in cotton muslin. Left undone...needs hemmed, lacing in back and hook and eye on waist to attach the train. SIZE Bust 42, Waist 34...maybe up to 35. Will be listing on Ebay for 189.00, Over half off.

2nd...Edwardian light violet brocade, (HAT NOT included) Pigeon breasted style top, closes in back. Sleeves and bertha are made of vintage embroidered lace. Top is lined. The black jet beaded applique is gorgeous and has been lightly hand tacked on. Appliques on sleeve are not vintage. It could be removed if you choose. The skirt is unlined except for the front black panel. This panel is made of authentic black silk faille. The waistband is gathered and made of black taffeta. Size is Waist 30-31, Bust look but best for up to 38. Needs back closures on top and skirt hemmed (has been turned up once)...
Willing to sell for 159.00 (applique cost 50.00 orginally).

I will be listing these on Ebay unless someone is interested, as I would rather give good deals to Alley members first. PM me if you want more photos or info. Shipping..my exact cost. Thanks for looking!
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[Sweet Violet]

Oh BB!! I those are so very lovely!! I love the colors on both of them and the pleating around the neckline on the first one!!

[Allie Mo]

Very pretty BB!

[Bustle Babe]

Thanks, Miss Violet and Miss Allie. I guess I just need to rent a storage space for all of my fabrics and stuff! I may try to list some fabrics on here. Heck! I'd give some away, with shipping covered, if it would mean more room.
My hubby is a real clothes horse and has 3 closets just for his things.:lool

[Nellie Blue]

You KNOW we ALL have a fabric fetish!! :rofl :rofl :rofl Gorgeous dresses!! I hope Kica gets a chance to see them...she LOVES purple!

[Ida Hands]

I ADORE that first dress! What a beauty! :faint The second one is great too! But, I LOVE the first one.

[Madame Olive Yew]

Beautiful! I do hope Kica & Shotglass have a chance to see them too. 42 bust is just a wee bit small for me. :tap Otherwise I would sooo have the purple one. Sigh:faint used to be a 42, then I had a kiddo, the rib cage spread....

[Bustle Babe]

:ty Miss Nellie, Miss Ida and Miss Olive. The ballgown may be sold but I wont know for certain until Saturday. I guess I'll have to break down and finish the other one so I can put it on Ebay.:tap
Or maybe I'll put it back in the closet since I'm working on something else that I'm determined to finish this weekend.:sewing

[Bustle Babe]

Ballgown is sold! :ty all for looking.