I finished the investiture gown in Late May. I patterned the dress on a couple of gown shown in the book "The Picorial Arts of the West" by C.R Dodwell. There are a few pictures which show an over gown which has embroidery around the bottom hem which is protected by the undergown extending to the ground.
The embroidery around the collar, cuffs and bottom edge is mainly reverse chain stitch. the small diamonds are bayeoux stitch surrounded by outline stitch. The celtic dog on the front of the bottom is completely filled with chain stitch. The thread was wool and the dress is linen. It took a long time but I am very happy with the results.
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