The sleeves were a challenge. As
I only had one pair of drapes which were only sixty inches long, most of
the fabric was used for the skirt and bodice. The sleeves were the last
thing to be pieced.
The problem was to have the design of the brocade
match and be identical on both sleeves. I decided to have the bottom part
of the sleeve be solid with button and loops on the underside. The upper
part has three pieces with a button between. The fabric from the
chemise is drawn though the open spaces. The sleeve is set on a band which
hook on the bodice |
Close-up of sleeve as worn.
Detail of sleeve |