Yellow white striped robe à l’anglaise: Sewing Journal
In the manner of sewing 18th century gowns, I’m impressed with how little was cut, then draped with tucks and pleats which brought definition and beauty.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: draped gown
White floral on blue robe à l’anglaise gown: Sewing Journal
When we purchased the fabric from Colonial Williamsburg’s Mary Dickenson store last March for her birthday, she wasn’t too certain of this 18th century print.
Draped and handstitched chintz gown for me: Sewing Journal
I finally sewed my first 18th century gown for myself, with reproduction chintz from Colonial Williamsburg, based on a gown in their collection.
Inspired to sew by historic clothing: Colonial Williamsburg
When my son announced he had outgrown the breeches I had hand sewn last spring, I whipped out another pair which he gleefully proclaimed as the best fit ever!
