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DanielleFiore — Roman dress Gaia

Published: 2014-03-21 09:49:11 +0000 UTC; Views: 4233; Favourites: 103; Downloads: 0
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Description The fabric is soft as silk and the green is simply luscious! I didn't use a pattern so I put the fabric on the floor and I drew by hand the figure of shoulders with a chalk, after measuring my own shoulders. I have a one shoulder tunic already but for this one I wanted something different: I took my inspiration from the Spartacus TV series and I found in the character of  Gaia a nice reference: her dress has a deep V neckline and it's made of light green silk with golden embroidery, and the shape of the cloth seems quite historical. 

The construction of the dress is really simple, so if you're a beginner seamstress like me you won't find it hard. So, after drawing the straps with the chalk I started sewing the hems by hand, finishing them with the sewing machine later for a better look. Then I sewed both sides together and put it on: I'm used to sew clothes a little bit bigger than my real size so I'll have to adjust the dress on my hips in a second moment. The buttons have been the final touch.
The hairstyle is roman-inspired as well, I just did a braid and put it on my head with several bobby-pins. 


You can find the full tutorial here: daniellefiore.blogspot.it/2014…

Picture and editing: LeLePhotography  

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Comments: 18

IMikeMedia [2018-09-21 18:11:57 +0000 UTC]

Masterpiece

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BlueDisciple [2015-07-18 22:41:03 +0000 UTC]

Lovely layout.

What would an actual Roman woman have used to hold up her hair?

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DanielleFiore In reply to BlueDisciple [2015-07-19 21:21:13 +0000 UTC]

Hair combs (made of wood or bone) and...thread Many hairstyles were literally stitched for extra support and to be kept in place   

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BlueDisciple In reply to DanielleFiore [2015-07-20 00:10:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to indulge my curiosity.

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DanielleFiore In reply to BlueDisciple [2015-07-23 14:24:57 +0000 UTC]

No problem, really welcome  

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impish777 [2014-09-13 09:25:52 +0000 UTC]

What a stunning lady and shot!

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DanielleFiore In reply to impish777 [2014-09-13 11:17:33 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! So happy you like that  ^_^

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CarlosAE [2014-05-23 15:33:04 +0000 UTC]

Wow! Your costume looks amazing and you look very very pretty too! ______

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DanielleFiore In reply to CarlosAE [2014-05-24 11:05:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!! ^_^

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CarlosAE In reply to DanielleFiore [2014-05-24 16:07:53 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!!!!

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crescentsi [2014-03-23 20:14:24 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful Danielle! 
xx
Simon

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DanielleFiore In reply to crescentsi [2014-03-24 22:12:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! ^_^

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scryer41 [2014-03-22 15:09:17 +0000 UTC]

I find this to be fitting for your beauty. Well done.

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DanielleFiore In reply to scryer41 [2014-03-22 21:27:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! ^_^

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jefffletcher [2014-03-22 04:10:22 +0000 UTC]

I wonder what evil schemes she is plotting ...

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DanielleFiore In reply to jefffletcher [2014-03-22 09:39:20 +0000 UTC]

Who knows ;D 

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hollymessinger [2014-03-21 14:15:48 +0000 UTC]

really lovely. I don't see too many impressions from this era. Well done!

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DanielleFiore In reply to hollymessinger [2014-03-21 14:30:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! Roman times are my sweet obsession :3

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