Here is a closeup of the stitching.
The umbrella forms a pocket on this apron.
I love the way the sash has been embroidered in satin stitch using several tones of the same shaded thread to give it that subtle colour change.
Not strictly Crinoline ladies I guess; more like Maypole dancers.
This is a close up of the work on the apron below.
This is a half apron. One of the best examples of fill-in stitching I've ever seen. I am sure this was done for an event like the Melbourne Show. Far too much work to just be used to stop drips on one's clothes!
