I changed the blouse into a Victorian Coat. The sleeves are cut quite a bit fuller and should be roomy and comfortable. There is an additional second small cap sleeve over the long sleeves; I removed the puffs in the sleeves and added shoulder pads. The back has laces and two tiers gathered bustle and buttons. The collar buttons to one the side and then down the center. The coat has a large clam-shell shaped hood. There is top stitching along the waist seam. There are buttoned down functioning flap pockets This coat would be nice made from Velvet or CS choice. The coat is fully lined. |