This is a dress Corrie sewed for a young lady to wear to a masquerade ball. The dress, was designed to match "Elaina" from the Mask of Zoro so, or course, Corrie had to watch the movie to come up with the pattern!
The bodice is fully boned, and fully lined with red satin, and interlined with netting. Neckline set off with gold braid. The skirt is also fully lines with the red satin, with black and gold lace over the top. Horsehair braid was used on the hemline of the satin to make the skirtstand out.
The sleeves are also fully lined, with netting between the satin and lining layers. Elastic was used to create the 'puffs', and there is also elastic running vertically to hold the puffs in position. The lace on the sleeve was left open under the underarm so it would drape better.
"Elaina" was voted best costume at the ball!
