Despite all the trouble this gown gave me, I'm so happy with how it turned out! I certainly learned many a lesson about fabric choice, sleeve construction, and general patterning. I'm ready to tackle the next project now, hopefully with less worries. :-)
The Specifics:
1770s Robe a l'Anglaise
- Based on a gown in Janet Arnold, Patterns of Fashion 1: Englishwomen's Dresses & Their Construction C. 1660-1860
- Upholstery-weight silk stripe, paired with a silk shantung petticoat
- Worn over prow-front stays, small panniers, and one petticoat.
- Stockings and Shoes from my line.
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| I like how versatile a polonaise'd skirt can be - wear it up with a walking-length petticoat, or down with a full-length petticoat. I don't have it pulled up all the way here, just a bit. |
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| Historical Dog wanted to be in the photos, that is, until I tied a bow around her neck, then she wasn't so sure. |
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| This photo shoot was for promoting the new clocked stocking line (you'll recognize the picture on the left from Facebook maybe). Legs aside, I finally got a chance to wear the painted and be-ribboned Pemberlies I made ages ago, for this dress. |
1770s Robe a l'Anglaise
- Based on a gown in Janet Arnold, Patterns of Fashion 1: Englishwomen's Dresses & Their Construction C. 1660-1860
- Upholstery-weight silk stripe, paired with a silk shantung petticoat
- Worn over prow-front stays, small panniers, and one petticoat.
- Stockings and Shoes from my line.
That robe is just sooo beautiful! I can't believe someone is so talented in sewing clothes worn so much time ago. I mean it's amazingly original-looking! Just wooooow :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much, Mona :-)
DeleteThis gown turned out beautifully! I love how you've styled yourself too. The photo shoot came out wonderfully! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Maggie!
DeleteJust GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteOh my god ! It's wonderful ♥
ReplyDeleteHISTORICAL DOG!!! Your dress turned out beautifully -- altho it was more work to make the bodice twice, I'm glad you did because V2 turned out so great! It was fun to have you at CoCo even if I only did get to see you briefly!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your class on the Social History of Hair, Kendra. I look forward to taking more of your classes next year, too :-)
DeleteNext year, more shenanigans!
DeleteI love it! This may be one of my very favorite things you've ever done--it's just so wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Zach!
DeleteAbsolutely dazzling, you look beautiful! What apparel are you wearing under the gown to get the back so puffed out?
ReplyDeleteTricia, for undies I am wearing stays, then a bum pad and small pocket hoops, The Ugly Puffer, a cotton petticoat, then the green petticoat. I know typically bum pads and panniers were not worn together, but the back seemed a little flat without the bum pad. The stripe fabric also has a lot of body in it, making for good poufage.
DeletePretty fabo!
ReplyDeleteLovely!!!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! This dress is absolutely gorgeous! And I love the shot of you showing off your legs. That is seriously sexy! ;)
ReplyDeleteScandal! haha, we needed to show the stockings, for promo :-D
DeleteIt looked really lovely in person too, you styled it all so nicely.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Loren
DeleteVery lovely! (And tell the pup my pup approves of the bow! ;-) )
ReplyDeleteI told Historical Dog. She is still not amused. She will be even less amused with I strap on a bowtie for this weekend's Gatsby event, tee hee :-)
DeleteAHHH! You look great! You inspire me to sew more!! Just moved to a new place and still settling in, so be on the look out for a line of little girls dress up 18th century gowns!
ReplyDeleteExcellent! I look forward to it :-)
DeleteIt's glorious. The picture of the back skirts (at top) is so elegant! That draping is to die for.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love the adjustability of skirts worn a la Polonaise - wear them long, short, down, up, however you feel :-)
DeleteOh my goodness gracious...you've blown me away again! I love the soft colors and your hair and the stripes and oh, everything! Especially Historical Dog!
ReplyDeleteI have the Janet Arnold book and it's so nice to see what these drawings might actually look like as real gowns. Thanks for sharing these pictures and your whole process!
Thanks so much! I sortof went off in my own direction, away from Janet Arnold, but the pattern pieces are essentially the same. I think this JA pattern is a good one to start with, for an Anglaise, as it's not *too* crazy
DeleteI love it! And historical dog is adorable!
ReplyDeleteits even prettier in person & i didnt think that would be possible!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dresssssss, so precioussss!!! And your dog is such a cutie! Perfect photo shoot!
ReplyDeleteSabine
Thank you!
DeleteMy friend loves your dog!
ReplyDeleteAnd the big picture of you and historical dog, I think that looks so much like it could be a painting! I like the colors and the hair and everything... I
'm jealous. :)
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Delete'm renowned for not checking my typos.
Haha, oops. :P
Haha, I'm terrible with the type-o's too, don't worry. Thank you for the compliments. I try to get Avi (historical dog) into more pictures, but she can be snarky about it, lol. Puppy treats usually do the trick :-)
DeleteIt turned out so beautifully! I'm glad we were able to meet, if only briefly :)
ReplyDeleteLikewise! I hope to have more of a chance to talk next year :-D
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