green brocade dress Silk Juliette Every swirl of brocade tells a story from the royal courts of Versailles Elizabeth Dress in Leaf Brocade

Its a balance between I love doing this work and oh my god how am I going to pay the bills. At the very least, I am in love with this costume design so that helps

30 The number of minutes that were allowed to pass before seamstresses working on Kates wedding dress had to wash their hands, in order to keep the lace and threads pristine Three The number of hours that were allowed to pass before the needles were renewed, to ensure they were sharp and clean

Designed to complement a variety of body shapes with a comfortable, flattering fit

The edges of garments were heavily festooned with brightly colored ribbons, often attaching the breeches and hose