Bodice Alterations Bodice alterations focus on the upper part of the dress, including the bust, waist, and back
Made of cotton webbing or grosgrain/petersham ribbon (I recommend petersham) anywhere from 1.5-4 wide (the wider ones fitted with darts), the staybelt provided a further fixed foundation to attach all of the various layers
Elbow sleeves, a crew neckline, and a knee-length hem keep the design demure, with princess seams and a back zipper ensuring a fitted silhouette
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We cannot approach Greek costumes with the expectations of learning about ancient tailoring techniques and such technicalities
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