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RIGHT PHOTO:
HIGHLIGHTED IN BROWN -
NECKLINE TRIM
NECKLINE
The edge of the neckline is trimmed with
a green brocade fabric (or ribbon trim) with a silver metallic
swirl design. The design of the trim almost looked paisley,
but not quite. The green color of the trim was a shade darker
than the velvet, and slightly bluer in tone.
This brocade fabric trim was utilized on
the outside of the neckline as well as being used as a facing
on the inside - a seam was evident at the top of the neck
where the outer and inner layer were sewn together to make
this decorative facing. The trim appeared to be between 3/4"
and 1" wide (I was not able to measure it though).
A heavy silver metallic chain
stitch was embroidered along the bottom border of the
brocade trim. Several strands of metallic silver floss were
used in the needle. This same chain stitch is used on other
parts of the costume as well. Just below the silver chain
stitch a single row of iridescent clear bugle beads was applied
(bugle beads were very small - approx. 2mm to 3mm). The bugle
beads were most likely held down with beading floss.
ARM HOLES
As noted in the photo above, the arm holes
of the outer gown are quite deep. The hem is rolled in and
stitched by hand.
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