1720s - 1740s Robe Volante - Initial Musings
I just can't get enough of 18th century back pleats! The time has come. This one has been brewing for awhile. I have a sortof ...
Showing posts from May, 2020
Feet Are Weird {Video}
Yup, they sure are! In this hopefully very useful and interesting video, Nicole explains all that goes into how shoes fit, and why it'...
1765 Robe a la Bon Bon Sacque - Simplicity 8578 - Construction Complete!
Trying on the new sacque - it's always nice to have something, y'know, fit at its first real try-on. Next time I say something l...
Getting Dressed in 18th Century - 1780s - 1790 {Video}
Let's get dressed! Hi Lovelies! I made a short video showing the steps and pieces of getting dressed in a 1780s Italian gown or Ro...
Pattern Notes on Simplicity 8578 - Robe a la Francaise Dress Pattern
A couple years ago now we worked with Simplicity to create a Robe a la Francaise pattern (Simplicity 8578) based on Abby's sacque in...
