Belle
Belle

Inspired by Belle from "Beauty and the Beast", a Victorian style dress created for an August Gaskell's Victorian dance.

Items constructed for this costume:

chemise

Chemise

Sleeveless cotton chemise. This is what the chemise would look like under a corset.
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bodice bodice

Bodice

Yellow goldenrod satin bodice with buttons up back. Organza on top, off the shoulder. Vintage looking citrine-colored crystal pin.
Based from McCalls 3681

Finished interior measurements:
Bust approx 33.5-34"
Waist approx 27"
underskirt

Underskirt

Yellow goldenrod six gored underskirt has hidden side pockets.

Finished measurements:
Waist 27"
Length 38"
Circumference 217"
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Overskirt

Yellow goldenrod shimmery organza gored skirt with drawstring ties on both sides.

How much did it cost?

Approximate cost to have this dress made (without chemise)
Description Item Amount   Price per Item Cost
Fabrication (Sewing) Labor hr
Satin 60" wide yd
Organza 60" wide yd
Pin ea
Cording yd
Ribbon spool
Interlining yd
Waistband ea
Boning yd
Buttons back card
Buttons skirt card
Thread spool
Thread spool
Subtotal
Tax @ 7.75%
Total Approximate Cost


Completed: August 2005