Your Grace,
good evening.
How was your day ?
Yes I've been told about your rendezvous tomorrow,
everything will be ready,
the tailor has just finished your gown.
We will put the finishing touches tonight.
Here is your wine.
There.
May I check your measurements first ?
Just to be sure the dress will fit perfectly.
The tailor has left the tape measures so it won't be long.
Of course.
I will then compare your measurements
with the dress measurements,
and see if everything matches.
Let's start.
So this one here is for...
chest.
It's correct.
And...
Shoulders.
Your Grace, have you thought about the finishing adornments
you'd like for the dress ?
What about flowers or bows ?
The neck...
Good.
And...
The waist.
Are you feeling excited your Grace ?
I mean, about tomorrow.
Oh I'm sure everything will be fine.
Now second one, at the back.
So I'm going to need a few more notches as markers,
for the shoulders and the back.
Now, neck to the waistline.
Alright.
Good.
And...
I've heard that the Countess will soon give a ball
in honor of her son back from the war.
Have you heard anything about that ?
Will you go ?
Wonderful news.
Yes, there will be a ball at the village too,
everyone wants to celebrate.
I'm making myself a very fancy dress.
Not to worry, I won't wear one as beautiful as yours.
Let me see...
And...
One last measurement on this side...
There.
I've checked everything,
and now I will double check on the gown
and add the finishing adornments.
I'll be done when you come back
so you can try it on.
Oh your Grace,
I was getting it ready for you.
Will you try it on now ?
Since you are already in your undergarments,
let me start directly with the stays and the bum pads.
Please, allow me.
Raise your arms.
Alright.
Let me adjust it.
At the back...
So I'm going to tighten the laces.
And...
We don't want it to be too high on the chest,
we want it to flatter your shape.
Alright.
It's not too tight ?
No ?
Let me see here.
And...
Is it comfortable ?
Good.
Now, the bum pads.
Just let me...
Adjust it, and now I'm going to
make a knot, on the front.
And, adjust it on each side.
There.
Looks good.
Now let me adjust your petticoat,
and put it over the bum pads.
And then...
Good.
And now, the dress.
So we're going to start with the skirt.
So, a knot at the back, and...
Another one on the front.
Good.
And, the gown.
Here we go.
First arm.
And second one here.
Good.
And now, I'm going to use a needle to lace
the front of the dress,
so I can easily thread the lace through the eyelets.
You just le me know if it's too tight.
Here we go.
Good.
Crossing the lace...
Is it alright ?
And, last eyelet...
Alright.
Final knot.
Alright.
Seems good.
And...
Now let's pin the stomacher.
And... one last.
What do you thing about the ornaments I've added ?
Do you like them ?
I'm glad.
So, just as I thougth, there is a small alteration
I need to make on the collar.
Just a few stitches.
I can do it quickly on you.
Alright ? Good.
So please, hold still.
And... here we go.
It's just a bit too large here.
Alright.
And that's it.
You look stunning your Grace.
Oh, the choker.
There.
Good.
There's nothing like the perfect gown
to give a lift of confidence.
Yes the laundry women will take care of it immediately
so you'll get it neat and perfect in the morning,
ready to be worn for your rendezvous.
Let me help you.
There, goodnight your Grace.