Creating a 1840s evening gown! Mixing historical sources with modern methods.

Sewing a 1840s evening dress.
Here’s me creating a new 1840s dress. I haven’t done that much from the 1840s, but when I found this shot silk taffeta I knew it would make a beautiful 1840s evening gown.
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[@neatodude3339]

I first saw you on Instagram but I much prefer the longer form UA-cam videos! Beautiful work and explanation!! So interesting to seeing the style change in women's clothes from 1800-1860

[@olivias.8301]

I love the fabric and the gown construction! Absolutely stunning!

[@cat3357]

thankyou for taking the time to do this vidio. i am learnding dissabled and often find i need to look at reading but also vidios to understand what im reading. your explinations are wonderfuly clear and make sence. it is also a beautiful fabirc.

[@janetnorman7411]

The fabric is just fabulous.

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

How very pretty! The 1840s is one of my favourite eras.

[@carriebtc]

Beautiful job. Great color, perfect for your complexion. Congratulations. Can't wait to see what other creations are coming... Cheers

[@CadetRedShirt]

You tube definitely knows me, this was in my recommendeds today :3
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[@grahamthebaronhesketh.]

WOW.....amazing.

[@TheoTheTimeTravelingMagician]

Bravo

[@lindapoynter6561]

Beautiful gown. The fabric needs no embellishments.

[@cat3357]

do you have any tips for someone who is starting out making their own historical garmets?

[@acornginger8279]

What pattern you used?

[@cat3357]

she metions its from laughing moon. and the ballgown ones. but she made her own changes to it