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Title: Does this look ok??
Post by: Tammy on May 02, 2009, 02:40:31 PM
For my birthday this year I was gifted this lovely bodice. I was planning on sewing my own chemise and skirt for faire...but other things took precedence. I'm still gonna do the skirt, as it won't take long. I've never sewn a chemise, and I'm not good with sleeves. My mom bought me this cute peasant top from Old Navy...and I had the silly idea that it might work...just for this one trip to faire.

So...what do ya think? Does it look stupid? It has cute blue embroidery...and the bodice and dragon are blue...   Of course...this is without the skirt.

(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k196/tammy_1980/DSCF3381a.jpg)
Title: Re: Does this look ok??
Post by: sealion on May 02, 2009, 02:46:40 PM
The peasant top looks just fine! That's what my daughter usually wears.
Title: Re: Does this look ok??
Post by: Tammy on May 02, 2009, 03:53:44 PM
Thank you. I know I can't be h/a, but I just didn't want to look stupid for mixing modern with faire stuff.

Thanks!!!!
Title: Re: Does this look ok??
Post by: Taffy Saltwater on May 02, 2009, 05:38:10 PM
Very pretty - goes well w/the bodice & most important - you'll be happier knowing your chemise layer is well made.
Title: Re: Does this look ok??
Post by: katie_86 on May 02, 2009, 06:35:21 PM
 ;D wow that does look cute thanks for posting this i might have to make a purchase or two at my old navy!
Title: Re: Does this look ok??
Post by: LadyShadow on May 02, 2009, 07:29:13 PM
I agree, it does look good.  Maybe I might be visiting Old Navy as well.
Title: Re: Does this look ok??
Post by: Tammy on May 02, 2009, 11:12:25 PM
Thank you SO much ladies!! You've given me the confidence to feel good wearing that peasant blouse.
Old Navy has them in several colors...for $25.00.
Title: Re: Does this look ok??
Post by: wildthingjew on May 02, 2009, 11:45:47 PM
that one looks great but trust me don't be afraid to make your own chamise, they are so simple that i can do them and will only cost ya about 5-10 out cheap fabric
Title: Re: Does this look ok??
Post by: Tammy on May 02, 2009, 11:50:32 PM
I actually have the fabric...and I will make my own chemise...but I'm running out of time. I'm going to faire this weekend in Georgia.
Title: Re: Does this look ok??
Post by: wildthingjew on May 02, 2009, 11:59:14 PM
http://homepages.wmich.edu/~rowen/renbk/undergarments.html#anchor757416

the 2nd style of chemise should only take about an 1 at the most to make
Title: Re: Does this look ok??
Post by: Lady Catherine on May 03, 2009, 07:11:00 AM
I like it! and it is cute short-sleeved, a little cooler! the only thing that would worry me is fabric content. so much modern clothing has unatural fibers, which could make you hotter, even in the short sleeves. But, for a fill-in, I think it is lovely!
Title: Re: Does this look ok??
Post by: Tammy on May 03, 2009, 11:20:08 AM
It's actually 100% cotton...and it's SO thin, that without anything over it...there's NO way I could wear it bra-less!!
Title: Re: Does this look ok??
Post by: Lady Christina de Pond on May 03, 2009, 09:25:35 PM
tammy my suggestion is put a white wife beater under it and also i think it looks great i don't have a chemise either i just used the shirt i got at fest last year and it worked great  ::) Just next time i know to pull the ribbon tighter
Title: Re: Does this look ok??
Post by: Tammy on May 11, 2009, 02:30:30 PM
I just wanted to thank everyone again. I did wear the peasant blouse...and was even complimented on it by a cast member!!
Title: Re: Does this look ok??
Post by: Lady Christina de Pond on May 11, 2009, 03:09:31 PM
 ;D that is always a good thing
Title: Re: Does this look ok??
Post by: LadyShadow on May 11, 2009, 03:58:23 PM
Thats great.