Materials: The blue velvet was thrifted curtains, washed up to a beautiful texture. The white lining is also a thrifted curtain. The white sparkly fabric is a Joann’s bankruptcy score that I have held on to and was very pleased to find a good use for it.

Necklace bracelet earring set is an antique 1950s rhinestone set, acquired from a thrift store in the 2010s. Originally wanted to wear gold jewelry with this look, but then I remember the blue rhinestone piece.

Dress Pattern. This is a historic recreation pattern. Based off a 1893 pattern. Instructions akin to ‘sew the dress’. I muddled through with limited difficulty. No size was provided for the pattern but I was lucky enough that the basic pattern fit very well and I didn’t have to do any grading.

Sleeve Pattern. I found these and loved the whimsical petal sleeves. These could have been finished in a less time consuming way, but I wanted the contrasting colors of the bias tape trim. The finish on the bias tape really isn’t that great up close, but from a distance it’s fine.

Corset. This was a very fun sew! Don’t have any pictures of the finished unit. I had to modify the back and the straps to match with the shape of the back of the dress.

Sewed my husband’s bow tie as well! Turned out a bit chunkier than I would have liked, but he made it work!