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| Redingote, c. 1790, LACMA M2009.120 |
Friends, I haven’t wanted to sew for awhile. Burn-out is a real thing, especially failing miserably on the last two 18th century gowns I tried to make (the irony). So I’m giving myself a break (in France) and letting the inspiration rekindle whenever it likes.
That being said, while I don’t want to touch a needle and thread right this moment, I am thinking of new garments I’d like to make for next year. We have two trips/events planned for next year that will need some 18th century clothes, and with a grand total of two ensembles that still fit me (and you’re all sick of that yellow dress, I know), it’s time for something new.
I have a lot of fabric I’ve been marinating. One is an olive and buff striped taffeta that feels like a striped redingote. I made a redingote for my wedding gown 5 years ago and have always loved the style, so perhaps it’s time for another.
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| Bless you, LACMA, for the many high resolution photos of this dress! Redingote, c. 1790, LACMA, M.2009.120 |
My silk isn’t as interesting and varied as that used for the LACMA redingote, but it’s reminiscent.
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| Wouldn’t we love to stumble upon a silk like this someday? For now I have much simpler striped taffeta that will have to suffice. Redingote, c. 1790, LACMA, M.2009.120 |
LACMA published a gridded pattern for this garment a few years ago here. There is a PDF download with notes as well as the grid, which will be hugely helpful in draping and patterning.
I’ll be sure to post progress photos as I go along later this year. <3
