next step

Now to start prong the stitching this needs to be done by hand as its to delicate to get a machine in there

back cut out

quality time

With just me and an exacto

trim back

Attached to the fabric ready to start cutting

back trim

Laying down the trim placement for the back of the bodice. I colored one of the pomegranates so you can get an idea of what will be cut away

daunting

Looming at the amount of work before me makes this project feel very daunting so in such times I like to make lays so every little thing feels like progress

Bodice
Hem fabric- done
wash - done
Iron- done
Trace pattern
Cut block
Trace trim
trace under fabric
cut under fabric
Finish under fabric edges
Iron trim
Cut
Fray check
attach under fabric
Applique edges
Attach cording
Attach to bodice
cut lining
Sew together
Sew all together
Finish bottom of bodice
Eyelets

Handkerchief
Finish buttonhole stitching
Wash
Cut
Deliver

bag
Knit
Sew sides
Sew bottom
Lucet cord

Those are the big projects on my plate with more to follow

test placement for trim

gold dress trim

I think I've figured out the pattern for the reverse applique trim for the gold underdress.  And I think I'm insane

preparing the board for the bodice

There are records that "paste board" was used inside bodice during period.  Most likely this would be layers of something with glue to make a stiff insert to keep the bodice smooth and after many experienced with padding and coats it would make sense to have something to smooth out the bodice.  If that was sail cloth or more layers of a canvas like material we are not  sure.  This time I'm following another costumers idea and I'm using plastic cross stitch and flannel to smooth out the front of my bodice.  It's the first time I've tried it but after seeing the great results she gets I figure is worth a go

working on the bodice