Scraphappy Fichu, Stomacher and Gown Petticoat
Fichu
Lady Frances’s ensemble is coming along. She now has a Fichu wrapped over her shoulders for modesty and warmth…
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Chiffon Hostess Apron
…which I made from the very finest cotton in my scrap stash…a 1950’s chiffon hostess apron. The apron had a ripped pocket and big stain at one edge, but otherwise was in very good condition. Luckily one panel of the apron was big enough to cut a 20 cm square. It has a tiny rolled hem.
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Spitalfield’s Silk
The stomacher is made from a tiny scrap of what may be Spitalfields Silk brocade bought in London by Lady Frances’s mistress.
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Felt interlining
It is interlined with a scrap of wool felt, and lined with yellow silk from Lady Frances’s trunk.
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Silk lining
Three linen tabs at the sides of the stomacher will be used to pin it into place.
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Pins
…like this.
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Silver Lace
I made the gown petticoat from the ends of a wool and brocade Pashmina shawl, that I bought with Lady Frances’s toilette in mind, and it is edged with two rows of silver lace at the hem. The construction is the same as the quilted petticoat, with a back waistband tied at the front and a front waistband tied at the back… it has gaps in the sides so she can reach into her pockets (now several layers down)!
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Unpicking
I unpicked a human hat made of paper…
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Hat Straw
…rolled up the hat straw…
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Bergère Hat
…and re-stitched it into a Bergère Hat.
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Gown Petticoat
Lady Frances is almost ready for a public appearance, but is waiting for her Robe à la Française, and a dainty apron. She will need correct shoes and a wig, (which are outside my area of expertise).
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ScrapHappy is a group of bloggers using up scraps of anything – no new materials…Anything made of genuine scraps is eligible, and posts come out once a month on the 15th! If you like the idea and want to join the group, contact Kate or Gun who devised and run this group. Their blogs are the first two links below:
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Quimper Hittys 
This is amazing. Thank you.
It is an interesting process – I am very much enjoying the project, and glad you can enjoy it vicariously with me!!
It’s almost enough to make me wish I lived in that era. Almost…
I know what you mean…almost, but what a palaver just getting on your clothes. Not to mention how on earth did they manage the “basic necessities” of the day, albeit made slightly simpler by the lack of knickers.
Your work continues to be highly admirable. Lady Frances is beautifully dressed up to this point! I am looking forward to upcoming additions.
The last layers are in progress as we speak…miles of pleated silk to stitch. hem, and pin into place – then she’ll be making a grand entrance!
Lady Francis is most fortunate to have landed in Kjerstin’s lap! Her costume is exquisitely perfect! I look forward to seeing and holding her again.
I have enjoyed having her in my lap! She’s almost ready to return from her pilgrimage, but be wary when holding her – she’ll be full of pins!
Great group. I will check their sites.
It is always fun to see what people are doing with scraps! It has turned into one of my favourite days of the month!
Lady Francis’ is looking very grand, Every individual piece if her outfit is a work of art, the hat is “the icing on the cake”.
She is feeling grand! The “Shepherdess Hat” was fun to make – and a finishing touch though slightly before her outfit is finished.
She is a work of art from that grand hat to the hem of her many layers….your exquisite craftsmanship is a marvel.
I’ve enjoyed the project very much, thanks for the sweet comments. Of course I can see places in the outfit which I’d do differently given the chance to start over, but I will put those thoughts away and just concentrate on the last bit of finery!
Lady Frances is looking so great and I love her beautiful hat!
Thanks very much! She is feeling much happier (and warmer!) in her layers of clothes.
Kjerstin, sorry i have been out of order for a short time and just viewed your exquisit hand work. This is something to be displayed in a museum. Just beautiful, jawdropping beautiful.
I fall in love with all these details and Hitty doll project. Thank you, so beautiful, Love, nia