Okay, third mockup with an angled flap! I spent some time drawing out the spangle pattern for the waistcoat, although I still have to do the facing (which folds over). I ordered sequins like 2 years ago from MJ Trim in oyster white and matte black — and looking at them today, I realized — duh, these are supposed to look like metal! Matte black totally doesn’t work. Now I checked their site and it doesn’t look like they have the color I need in the size I originally ordered (8mm), so I may need to order more in 6mm. Luckily, they’re not too expensive!
Lookin’ great! I am so excited that you are working on this project again! 🙂
I 2nd this I am excited to see this.
A previous poster brought up the idea of a zone gown over a waistcoat-type front, and I have to say that makes the most sense to me. Like this:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v471/romancedinthepast/Dress%20Diaries/18th%20century/1790%20English%20Zone%20Front%20Day%20Dress/photo2.jpg
only, of course, pointier and at a slightly different angle of cutaway.
Oh, but I did mean to say: That angle seems right, and you look so cute with your little curled triangle!
I saw this today on the Met website. Have you already seen this?
http://tiny.cc/kh8te