Draped and Handsewn 18th Century Pink Gown: Sewing Journal
While I handsewed the gown, this fabric reminded me of pink soda-licious frothiness. Of course, all the pink works for Valentines Day!
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
While I handsewed the gown, this fabric reminded me of pink soda-licious frothiness. Of course, all the pink works for Valentines Day!
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.
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.
I finally sewed my first 18th century gown for myself, with reproduction chintz from Colonial Williamsburg, based on a gown in their collection.
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!