Here are some pictures of the Victorian beetle wing embroidered silk bustle dress ala 1873 when I was working on it. The bustle underneath I made after a pattern of Laughing Moon and has an absolute fantastic shape. The bodice pattern I drafted myself and the skirt is based on a Truly Victorian pattern. #historicalsewing #historicalcostume #handmadeisbetter #handmade #costumehistory #costumemaking #sewing #victorian #vintagesewing #1800sfashion #1800s #19thcentury #19thcenturyfashion #bustle #