Victorian Woman in Golden Gown and Blue Skirt
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Victorian fashion epitomized elegance through layered, structured silhouettes and bold color blocking. The trained skirt—a hallmark of late-19th-century design—required yards of fabric and strategic draping to achieve its dramatic, sweeping profile. Bright contrasting hues like these were made possible by advances in synthetic dyes, which revolutionized women's fashion and allowed bold combinations once reserved for the wealthy.
- Stitch count: 93 x 200
- 28 colors in the palette
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93 x 200 stitches 28 colors
Pattern description
This intermediate-level counted cross-stitch pattern captures a refined moment in Victorian-era fashion, depicting a woman in an elegant rust-orange bodice and vibrant blue trained skirt, complete with draped golden-yellow overskirt and white gloves. The 93×93 stitch count on Aida fabric works beautifully with 28 DMC thread colors to render the rich jewel tones and soft transitions of her elaborate costume. The warm peachy hues of her complexion contrast gracefully against cooler blues, making this a striking piece for anyone drawn to historical needlework or period costume studies.
Material Type: Aida Generic White
Sewing Count: 14/inch or 55/100mm
Design Size: 93 x 200 stitches
Sewn Design Size: 6.6 x 14.3 inches or 169 x 363 mm
Suggested Material Size: 12.5 x 20.2 inches or 319 x 513 mm
Stitch Style: Cross-stitch Using 2 strands
