Edwardian Promenade Outfit Nearly Completed

 The Edwardian outfit is almost completed. Just snaps and buttons to put on the top. It has turned out very close to how I thought it would look. 

The skirt is a simple skirt with darts in a smooth front.

There are pleats in the back to give it a bit of fullness.

The back has a small train meaning it touches the ground where as the front doesn't. 

The Antheia top was a delight to sew the second time. I did insert the lace into the pleats as it was calling for it. I did a lot of pressing to make sure the pleats were flat and in place. 

 I was going to extend the pleats on the back to 2" but left them at 1.5". The top fits perfectly over the pleats on the skirt. 

I marked where the shoulder seam would be off by 1/4" so the yoke facing fit correctly. I also marked where the fronts folded back just above the lower portion of the skirt. The sleeves went in easily and I'm pleased with the look.

I need to look in the button stash and find flower buttons for the front. I know I have blue and clear ones. I also need to put 4 snaps on the front so it closes correctly. 

Happy Doll Sewing.................................................................