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War brides often didn't have time to make, or have made, a new wedding gown, and so had to use what was available. In Scarlett's case, this was to wear her mother's wedding gown, hence a somewhat improper fit and a style almost 20 years out of fashion. The ivory silk gown with leg-o'-mutton sleeves is trimmed with hundreds of embroidered leaves. These leaves the most costly part of this gown as each leaf must be individually embroidered and cut carefully by hand.
The image to the left is of one of four reproductions created in 1986 by Carrie Harrell and Jan Hevenor, was created as the original for the film was badly deteriorated from lack of proper conservation. "Detailed measurements of the garments were taken to determine the necessary yardage. Tiny pieces of fabric were taken from the inside seams in order to match color and fiber content. Finally, all the trimmings and underpinnings were counted and measured."
A total of 31 yards of ivory French silk satin were used, as well as exactly 160 silk leaves and 20 lace leaves. More than 10 yards of bias vines were also used. In all, 340 hours of work was required.
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The image to the left is of one of four reproductions created in 1986 by Carrie Harrell and Jan Hevenor, was created as the original for the film was badly deteriorated from lack of proper conservation. "Detailed measurements of the garments were taken to determine the necessary yardage. Tiny pieces of fabric were taken from the inside seams in order to match color and fiber content. Finally, all the trimmings and underpinnings were counted and measured."
A total of 31 yards of ivory French silk satin were used, as well as exactly 160 silk leaves and 20 lace leaves. More than 10 yards of bias vines were also used. In all, 340 hours of work was required.
Gown: Contact me
Scarlett's Wedding Gown