Well the cotton Trailing Blooms robe a l'anglaise is pretty much done(hemming to come). I’m going to make an detachable neck tuck later when I make the cap. I actually should make and wear fichu because the girls are out and about.
I’m still not sure if I want keep it with a white petticoat or make a color petticoat. If I am going to make a color I’m going to go with blue. But then I thought about making an apron to wear. I found this lovely lace table cloth of my Aunt and used it to see what it would look like. I’m loving it, it looks adorable with a little pretty apron. Then since I’m planning on wearing this mostly as a robe a l’anglaise retroussée I thought a lovely quilted petticoat(might do that for the winter). this might be the hardest petticoat dilemma I have ever had.
Oh this is wonderful, @sweetteakisses! I absolutely love the floral print you’ve used - and definitely a big YES to a blue petticoat to match! That will harmonise with the lovely blue satin sash and the muted blue in the print itself marvellously!
But I feel your dilemma. The print is so versatile that it would work with a lot of colours - which doesn’t make the choosing any easier for us seasmstresses! 😁 You could use a white or cream petticoat, or even a soft dusky pink/ peach - but honestly, I think your choice of blue is the right way to go.
Plus, coupled with that gorgeous lace tablecloth as a wonderful 1780s fancy apron? You’re going to look like such a wonderful 1780s spring fashion plate!!
Thank you for sharing your lovely work with us all here!