“P-087 - 1898 Parisian Merry Widow.

Our glamorous Merry Widow has lots of “joie de vivre” to enthrall the world. Her dress features a unique beading technique the Victorians would have loved. The bodice has a smooth layer of black sequins with black jet bead appliqués, black ribbons and roses. Delicate sequin sleeves with a beaded loop border and black tear shape beads are draped across the arms. The extravagant hat and elaborate parasol add to this extraordinarily appealing costume. As we try to do, there are no difficult stitches or hard to learn techniques. She makes a striking, beautiful costume presentation.
Pattern includes skirt, jeweled bodice, hat, beaded purse, hairstyle and parasol.“

Notes
Stitches are mostly SC, DC and TRC. Instructions given for adding the beads or sequins while crocheting.

The pamphlet includes basic instructions for creating the matching hair-do.

Some adjustment may be needed at the waistline depending on the 11.5” doll used.

The bodice and skirt are separately made.

Materials
900 yard bedspread weight ray or cotton, black
10 yards size 30 thread for purse, black
Size 7 and 10 steel crochet hooks or sizes for gauge
775 black 3mm beads
850 black 6mm flat or cupped sequins
10 grams tiny size 10/0 black rocaille beads (or 2mm beads)
1 black 5/8” rhinestone button
12 black 5x6 teardrop beads with top hole
4 yards black 1.5: organza ribbon (or 2 yards organza plus 2 fancy lace pieces)
1 yard black 3/8” satin ribbon
5” length fine silver chain
2 charm suitable for purse handle about 1” wide
Silver filigree 1 1/4” cone for parasol tip
9” fancy black hair stick or other stick for parasol
Black satin for petticoat 11”x36”