I finished my Gilded Age Bustle Gown!

And I finished it just in time for the end of 2023. In this week's video, I will be going over how I did all the trimming on this gown, as well as the making of the entire dickey-type neck piece. And of course, showing you the final reveal!
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[@nurmihusa7780]

There you go - another magnificent bustle dress! You are definitely the Queen of the Bustle as well as the belle of the ball!

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks!

[@aaronsorensen4495]

Beautiful. I love seeing your projects and hearing you talk through your process.

[@Dianestitchcraftrelax]

That red ribbon that you cut on the curve really adds a special touch to this dress. I actually like the projects that take a long time and require a whole lot of videos because it emphasizes all the hard work it takes to build an historical costume. It would take me forever so it encourages me as well. Thanks so much for all that you share and do.

[@maryroyal5138]

The dress is wonderful. I recognize Stadium High School! My daughter used to be a student there, and I lived just down the street.

[@tinaj984]

Sooo ladylike. Beautiful. Your filming was great!! Glad it's all done and it was worth the wait.😍😍😍❤❤❤

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks!

[@Siansonea]

I feel like a narrow red ribbon bow "tie" around the collar would make this even better. I just feel like that is a large blank expanse of that ecru color, and it's almost blending in with your skintone a bit, so having that pop of red right at the neck would help give some separation and indicate the top point of the collar a little more strongly. I think if the lace and dickey/bib were bright white, it probably wouldn't be an issue, because then there would be more of a tonal variance between your skintone and the fabric. But I also think the ecru is prettier overall than brighter white would have been, so I wouldn't change it by any means. I think a red ribbon embellishment of some kind there would be worth a try at least, anyway.

[@wangofree]

Or a brooch perhaps, just something to break up the ecru, I agree. But oh it's lovely!!

[@jocrabtree4047]

I agree!

[@kinpandun2464]

Bow OR Broach! Either would be lovely, and work to break up the sea of ecru. If bow, match to the cooor of the red ribnon in the overskirt.

[@lornas-w4661]

You have put that in a good way...and a good suggestion.I think when you saw this you will agree the dickey is looking a little full. Another project complete!! Hrah!

[@lesleyharris525]

You look beautiful in the dress, a definite choice for costume college, ❤

[@aksez2u]

A magnificent make! I bet the artist who drew that fashion plate was just thinking "Something frothy will go here...." 😆 I think the lace looks beautiful!

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks!

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

Love it! Remember to cut yourself some slack life happens and we all understand! My plans go sideways regularly!

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks! And very true. 😊

[@teddy-3765]

It's absolutely lovely - and we so seldom see you in a high neckline that I hadn't realized until now how prettily a stand collar defines your face shape.

[@tamirundell8392]

You look very much the part of Lady Rebecca. You look like royalty. Absolutely beautiful!

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thank you!

[@angelaross1]

Before I even get into the video, let me just say how that cranberry red headband is making your skin glow! Chefs kiss

[@dee-annegordon5959]

This dress has turned out so wonderfully. I love the combo of fabrics and that lace trim was definitely the right choice. It looks perfect. As for how long it took to make, I'm a slow sewer so it still seemed fast to me.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks!

[@lindseybotelho]

Congratulations on finishing the dress! It's absolutely stunning!

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks!

[@bohemiansusan2897]

Its been a lot of fun to watch the evolution of this gown. I'm envious of the silk fabric

[@denisebennett3144]

Such a beautiful dress. Bravo, well made.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks!

[@kikidevine694]

I seriously think it's better than the fashion plate xxxx

[@kinpandun2464]

Seconded.

[@roslynholcomb]

This is the prettiest of all your bustle dresses. That neckline is just stellar.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks!

[@suzannethevenot2208]

I believe this may be my favorite dress you've made!! I absolutely LOVE it!! BEAUTIFUL!

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks!

[@kylejolley]

I love the lace trim on the bodice and sleeves works really well. This is such a beautiful dress.

[@patriciapost962]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

Oh Rebecca that's amazing!

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

21:30 HAHAHAHAHAHAHA THAT'S AWESOME

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks!

[@Bexinmo]

Those fireworks weren't for new years eve, they heard you say you finished the dress. These beauties are such a labor of love. Can't wait to see what's next (will you show us this dress again after you make your tweaks?)

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Haha! I like that. I'll probably show it in a video about vicfest, since I plan to vlog that.

[@alexiscarlton1355]

Thank you for sharing!

[@alexandrawickham2513]

Aahh, you look so pretty! The red is really stunning, and I love how it is dual tone, so elegant. For me personally, I realized that I'd have to see the dress up close to really appreciate the plaid, or have different lighting. Still, a gorgeous Christmas dress. And I so so want to make the green dress you modeled the bow after!

[@brandyloutherback9288]

You should make a cosplay of the 2015 version of Cinderella! 1940s/50s meets Victorian! Sandy Powell deserves a 10/10 for her work on the Cinderella remake! She even made the Stepfamily look fantastic! I wish they had kept the original color palette of burgundy/mauve for Lady Tremaine! It helps sell Lady Tremaine's royal aspirations for her daughters!

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

As much as I would love wearing that dress, I know I don't have the patience for that build.

[@katwitanruna]

Well done

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks!

[@michellecornum5856]

I love this dress! It's the dress that never ends, but having seen the inside of extant garments, one kind of gets the feeling that at some point, they said ENOUGH! Just baste the damn thing in, we'll pin the rest, I'm WEARING THE DRESS!!! But seriously, GORGEOUS, GORGEOUS DRESS. And I don't mind all the videos, heaven knows I've experienced the exact same thing more than once. It's like Cathy Hay said when she finished the green walking skirt "...just keep right on doing the blasted thing until it can no longer deny, that it is in fact, absolutely and irrevocably completely bloody well done." I'm feeling it.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks!

[@mikuhatsune184]

Very pretty! I love how the different fabrics and lace look together. Very nice 👍🏻

[@marcco44]

thank you for ALWAYS delivering such elegant costumes 👏👏👏😍🤩

[@twinnish]

I really love that red band that you put at the bottom of the front apron today. It looks so pretty and it just makes the dress I think. I do think you need to have a little help adjusting the bustle it looked a little different from what I would normally expect. But you did that without any other person is amazing. I am flabbergasted at the skills of KZbinrs. I can barely frame a picture straight. Stadium is a bit of a haul from Auburn . I’ve always thought it was beautiful, but I never had any events there even though my high school was just up the road in Federal Way. (Go Eagles!) I have loved that dress from the beginning because the fabric is beautiful and you totally made the right decision with the ecru versus the white . I was afraid you were going to just keep on going with that and waste all sorts of time because I could not see how that one was ever going to come out nicely, although you have surprised me plenty of times. I can’t wait to see what 2024 brings.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks! And yeah, I wish I had been able to see the bustle - the drape was definitely all crushed up wrong.

[@trudymccormack8441]

Stunning! I agree with perhaps a narrow red bow at the neckline, but really, truly a magnificent piece! You should be super proud of yourself! 😊

[@sleepycalico]

Beautiful, but I think the bottom of the plaid strip in the front needs to be finished with the lace for a frilly emphasis of having a luxurious second layer of fabric over the red. That high school is beautiful! And the bricks are perfect for the shoot!

[@werelemur1138]

OMG that's gorgeous! More than worth the wait.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks!

[@EilonwyG]

OMG, it's so pretty! You did an amazing job. Honestly, it looks really comfortable. The materials look so soft. Now you need a cute matching parasol to go with it!

[@shahaasheron]

Wow! Fantastic dress! You look like those Gilded Age grande dames ❤

[@kirabowie]

WOW! Your gown is simply BEAUTIFUL!! 😍😍😍

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks!

[@kirabowie]

@@LadyRebeccaFashions You're welcome! 🙂

[@JanealJohnson]

My god sister is a teacher at Statium high School, love that bustle dress. Beautiful

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Oh neat! And thank you!

[@JenInOz]

So nice to see the finished product!

[@bekytg9393]

Bravo on this amazing creation. Excellent choice with the lace, the other option just didn't work. I hope you wear it at Costume College, it deserves to be seen. 🙂

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks!

[@clairewonderfullife8819]

You look so stunning in these colors!😍

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks!

[@sandrajahn8071]

You’re amazing Rebecca!

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks!

[@Nessi-dances]

Such a pretty outfit! I love the long bow tails! 💜

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks!

[@carmendavila272]

The bonnet is beautiful, I thought you made it for this dress!

[@craftingwithcasca]

It looks amazing! The colours work so well as well. I have absolutely gone to a shoot location and forgotten the tripod adapter lol. The worst one though was when I forgot my corset 😬

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks! And oof - forgetting your corset would be rough!

[@nanashaus4819]

Very well done, thank you for sharing

[@margarethall1625]

Very lovely!

[@donnacoleman4624]

I adore this dress! It's beautiful, and it looks wonderful on u! I do agree with siansonea, a little pop of red on the bib would look really nice. Got to make my plaid dress this year, no more procrastination!😊

[@RianShafer]

Your gown turned out great. I really like the colors and totally like the ecru vs white lace etc. it just flows better with the other colors. I also like your red earrings you are wearing with your plaid dress in the intro. I forget if you wore them with the bustle gown. lol

[@teresababinat6004]

Love how this turned out.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks!

[@kinpandun2464]

Congratulations on the complete outfit! It looks amazing! I would absolutely drive long distances to get to a good photoshoot area. So glad you were able to macguyver yourself a solution! You've really inspired me to learn to sew so I can make myself lovely clothes that actually fit and flatter my figure. Loved the Kirsten outfit I saw you do as well, she was always my fave American Girl growing up Scandinavian American.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks!

[@sandee1000]

I love the ecru. Agree on a brooch or red ribbon at neck

[@louiselund2419]

Lovely

[@nelled6240]

Thank you

[@shirliepriestley8761]

Beautiful outfit, using the ivory colour lace etc was fab. I think the white would have been too harsh for your colouring? Cant wait to see what u make next.❤

[@roxiepoe9586]

Is that where the phrase "Mind your own bustle!" came from? I love that plaid. (Do you get brownie points for suggesting fun games for Costume College? I thought it would be fun for there to be a wall upon which participants could post copies of the original prints from which they are creating their costume. Then, when an observer can correctly match the two, they would get an 'atta boy' or somesuch acknowledgement. Perhaps that is too involved? Oh, well.)

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

That's a fun idea!

[@sannabengtsson3044]

Why did the stars have that kind of lace with a trendy?. what earlier period can someone tell me I’m thinking about?!

[@AnniCarlsson]

You could acculy just do hooks or snapps on both sides if you want to be able switch it out for the bibb.

[@kayta84]

A absolutely stunning make! I love the finished dress and I have loved watching the process over so many videos ❤ love long format videos ❤ happy new year🎉 can't wait to see all your makes of 2024!

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks!

[@christinehodgson7948]

Perhaps you could pleat or pintuck the bib. It would present less sheerness without bulking it up.

[@dankthompson]

Aloha Lady Rebecca, totally loved the video!! I will be posting a draft of a pattern that I made using apportioning rulers on my Ig page. I will tag you. I hope it fits. I will be making a mock-up shortly. Hopefully I'll learn how to do video editing by then. I must say thank you for the shout out!! Continue your good work. Yours truly, Dan

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks! Good luck with your mock-up!

[@47midnight]

Lady Rebecca, just wanted to say your dress is lovely, but i am curious about one detail, your gloves are they custom made or did you make them yourself? what material are they made out of? are they opera length? i ask because i want to have a pair made for an outfit that is gilded age and i want to make sure the look, length and material of the gloves fit the time period. thank you and happy sewing.

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

Thanks! They're a vintage pair that I found either at an estate sale or an antique store. That's where almost all my gloves are from, though I do have a pair of opera length ones from Regency Marketplace (highly recommend).

[@47midnight]

@@LadyRebeccaFashions thank you so much for the recommendation! i appreciate it. aside from cotton, is white or black kid leather for opera gloves fitting for the era?

[@LadyRebeccaFashions]

@47midnight I think probably, but tbh, I've never looked into it, since I know I'll never fit into vintage kid leather gloves.

[@hilmaallen1302]

You need to just correct the front of the ribbon as some of the plaid is showing.

[@BCSchmerker]

+ladyrebeccafashions *I consider the bustle-dress project a success.* The Gothic & Lolita Bible, a now-discontinued quarterly from Index Communications Ltd. (the last edition was Winter 2017, released 24 February), had fashion plates _galór_ for the 可愛家 _Kawaii no ke_ - perhaps ye could obtain reproductions of the included fashion plates?

[@beatriceotter8718]

I think the problem with the first trim was indeed the fabric. Your fabric has a lot more gray in it than the fashion plate. From what we see on the screen, the plate fabric is pinkish/red with a bit of gray, and yours is gray with pink/red stripes. From a distance, it looks like the fabric in the fashion plate. Up close, it is a LOT grayer, and bright white just did not work with it.

[@LizzieJaneBennet]

🤩Gorgeous ! One of your best achievements.👏👏👏 But ... The volumes are not where they ought to be : too much on the chest, not enough on the shoulders and on the front top of the head. Hats were worn forwards and not backwards at this era ! It ruins the silhouette, the ensemble, to wear it this way.😢 I haven't watched all the video ; may be you intend to improve the accuracy of the haircut and hat. I hope so, 'cause you'll be absolutly astonishing when those little details will be settled. OMG !😉