The sleeves are on the coat! I dithered about the sleeves for a while, because they are very full. I considered re-drafting the sleeve so it would not be quite so balloon-shaped. Then I decided that I should just go whole hog and make the sleeves as drafted. I finished them on Christmas, but have been out of town and visiting people, so I’m just getting around to taking photos.
I found the sleeves to be shockingly full at first, but they have grown on me. Good thing, too, because the event is tonight, and I don’t really want to wear a trench coat over my gown.
I will try to get photos of me in the outfit, but it will be my husband taking the photos. He is generally uncooperative about taking full-body photos, and tends to take lovely photos of my face. Nice and all, but not really what you want to see in a sewing blog.
back view avec les manches
I pleated the cuffs
cuff, fanned out a bit
shoulder detail
gathering at the cuff
I’d better go get started with hair or makeup or something.
Rolling in Cloth 
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So stunning, Claudine. Have a WONDERFUL time and let your husband know that a DC sewing friend is anxious for pictures of you in the gown!
OMG!!!! Absolutely gorgeous. Love it. And you better tell Bernie has to step up with the photog duties.
Elizabeth
http://www.sewnblog.com
This is phenomenal. It’s art.
It is gorgeous, Claudine. Can’t wait to see photos of the whole outfit. Have a wonderful New Years!
Truly stunning! Enjoy your New Year’s Eve party!
So amazing. A real work of art! I look forward to photos of you in your gown and coat.
Magnificent! I’m in awe! Wish you could also get pics of people’s faces when they first see you in this stunning creation!
Magnifique!!! Stunning work as usual!
Beautiful coat! I am with everyone else and look forward to seeing these coat as worn by you!
Oh, that is so lovely, Claudine! I hope hubbie takes some nice pics cause we wanna see!
Oh my! It’s breath-takingly beautiful!
Wow! I particularly like the pleats at the shoulder. Hope you have a great time!
Amazing! I can’t wait to see the coat on you. I really like the overall look, but I understand your previous concern regarding their fullness. I suppose I’d have the same dilemma. Have fun tonight and have a happy new year!
INSANE! Claudine that is a treasure. I love the sleeve head detail and the pleated cuffs and all of it!!
Please I beg of you – get photos!!
BEAUTIFUL! WOW! Worth every second you spent on it!
I go away for a while and THIS is what I find on your blog when I return? Outstanding, Claudine. So pleased to see that wonderful black silk found its perfect use.
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