Victorian Half Bodice

February 2018

Victorian half bodice sample. Made with Silk Taffeta, Cotton Drill and lace ribbon. Made using the Jean Hunnisett pattern for an 1840's bodice, it has piping on the front princess seam and neckline, applied decoration and a placket for hooks/bars.
N.B. Usually a women's clothing closes right-over-left, but as this was a sample I have added the placket for hooks to the bodice (on the wrong side) regardless, to give me an idea of the construction techniques.