Two Ladies in their Underwear

I thought I'd use Isar as the photography model for the second Victorian gown. She has a larger bust than Asa, who the gowns are being made to fit, but for photo purposes she should still work. I pulled out some test bodices for the two of them to wear temporarily so they could maintain their modesty, and tied up two wigs in something to suggest softly upswept hairdos. I think I may seriously need to make some proper Victorian-styled wigs just for the final photo sessions.

Well, here they are in their underwear.  I am asked why I bother putting so much effort into the under-clothes when they aren't even going to show. Well, because it's part of the costume, and without the proper under-pinnings the actual costume would not hang correctly. Plus, I don't like to cut corners - do it right, or not at all!

What I found interesting when I took this photo was the differences in the girl's two bodies. I've never photographed the two of them together before.  Asa has the old JID body, and Isar has the new JID body. Both are wearing tights and shoes with the same thickness of sole. Isar's shoulders are quite a bit higher, but because she has a smaller head, the two dolls are still the same height. Of course, to really compare their heights I should take off their wigs, but after putting so much effort into trying to style them, I think I'll just leave them on for now.

I've started on the minty-gray gown, mostly because I have a complete selection of fabric, ribbons, laces and trims I like, and I can picture how they are going to go together. I've sewn the basic under-skirt, and started making the rows of pleats.