Tatyana costume

Latest entry in my literary heroines sewing project.  Inspiration: this costume from an opera production, as well as this one, and, of course, the book.  :)




 It's similar to the Young Victoria costume, being from the same era and all.  I basically used the same pattern pieces, based on view D from Simplicity #9521 and a sleeve pattern from another set. 




The hardest part was the sleeves, which were a colossal pain and turned out way too tight.  It looks ok, but I've learned my lesson this time--for Barbie-sized sleeves, never ever again try to make lace fluffy and extra-gathered (unless the lace is super thin).  All I got was added thickness.  *fail*








Overall, though, I'm pretty happy with how it turned out...  The blue & white color scheme was new to me, and it was fun to work with.  ^_^