These tucked cuffs are also very practical. You don't have to fold and turn the cuff back for working. I've put these on the sleeves of my Manteau - de- lit from Garsault.
Just found this. Thanks! I love the faced lapels and hem. I couldn't figure out how to do that and made a manteau de lit with an additionally faced lapel (a long piece I felled on the inside and outside). But I'll make a new version with your method, especially the no-name seam. Difficult to get that lining and main fabric perfectly aligned!
I didn't actually use this pattern - it's just the only "wrapping gown" pattern that I found. I believe it was published in the late 19th century and no one knows where Leloir got it... hmmm. I thought it useful for comparison with extants I'd seen. One thing is for sure, it's not a bedgown. ;) Do let me know if you give it a try - I'm curious about that central facing piece and how it might work.
I’ve been wanting to make a Banyan for a couple of years now. But I haven’t had the courage to start cutting into fabric. I’ve been looking at that particular pattern for some time and it’s awfully attractive. But to be made with guy sleeves instead of girl sleeves. Haha. The particular challenge that I have is my large, tall modern body which requires significant alterations to the period patterns.. And I just haven’t figured out how I need to do that precisely enough - yet. Along the way I’ve been reading up into central Asian robes which are intriguing.
The good news... the "wrapping gown" style (derived from kimono) is unfitted, exactly the same shape for all flavour of humans. 😉 They are cut by geometry, so all you need to know is how to calculate the right length for your height and overall width at key points for your body build. If you can, read the Susan North article in "Costume" that I reference in the video description. There are several patterns from the 16th, 17th and 18th century in that. (I say "patterns" but they're really more like cutting diagrams, like the Leloir one in my video.) As to making those length/width/size calculations, I highly recommend the "sew along" series that Burnley & Trowbridge did this year for bedgowns - it's essentially the same thing. That series is on their UA-cam channel. In summary - you can totally do this! My god, man, you've self drafted corsets before! This is a piece of cake! 😂
Timesmith Dressmaking Thank you for the very specific and helpful advice. I have started the process of tracking down the article through interlibrary loan. Some thing I have not done in 40 years. The technology has changed a bit. I feel like a Victorian time traveler. Ha ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha. I saw that UA-cam video about bedgowns but hadn’t watched it. Now I HAVE to, demme (to use an appropriately Victorian expletive).
Timesmith Dressmaking I have started the inter-library loan process to find a copy of the North article. And I watched the Burnley and Trowbridge videos on bed gowns. Incredibly helpful. Thank you thank you thank you!
Nice. If I could have heard you. The background noise is distracting. If I turn up the volume to hear you, hubs, downstairs can hear the entire video. Please realize there are many times we are in bed or in a very quiet setting where any background noise, even piano music that competes with your voice, is a bug turnoff.
Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry you found the levels disappointing on this video. Audio mix is very difficult to get right for everyone. My channel is new and I continue to strive to improve this. I am hard of hearing myself and try really hard to make sure my voiceovers can be heard over any background music. The feedback has been that videos made after this one have been better suited to more viewers. May I suggest that you keep the sound low but turn the captions on? As a UA-cam watcher (not just a struggling content creator), I use earphones when I do not want to disturb my husband. Meanwhile - I hope you found the CONTENT of the video interesting.
Fabulous! That chintz is amazing, what a great project.
Thank you!
Gorgeous. I love the fabrics.
Thank you! 😊
So pretty, and I LOVE the sleeve cuff detail you did!
Thank you!
That cuff treatment is so cool!
Thanks! Super easy - give it a try!
These tucked cuffs are also very practical. You don't have to fold and turn the cuff back for working.
I've put these on the sleeves of my Manteau - de- lit from Garsault.
@@petronellasblauerzwirn2351 Used in a working garment, that's so true - once stitched, they stay put!
Just found this. Thanks! I love the faced lapels and hem. I couldn't figure out how to do that and made a manteau de lit with an additionally faced lapel (a long piece I felled on the inside and outside). But I'll make a new version with your method, especially the no-name seam. Difficult to get that lining and main fabric perfectly aligned!
I'm glad this helped you!
I'm excited you used this pattern, I had my eye on this one to try with the B&T see along. :). That chintz is beautiful by the way, so fun!
I didn't actually use this pattern - it's just the only "wrapping gown" pattern that I found. I believe it was published in the late 19th century and no one knows where Leloir got it... hmmm. I thought it useful for comparison with extants I'd seen. One thing is for sure, it's not a bedgown. ;) Do let me know if you give it a try - I'm curious about that central facing piece and how it might work.
I’ve been ogling some of the extent Dutch wrappers you showed in the beginning, so this was very timely. It’s beautiful!
Thanks! These gowns are massive 'bang for your buck' - so easy to make, and the result is so satisfying. I hope you make one for yourself!
Great inspirational video! Thank you.
Vibeke
Glad you liked it!
I’ve been wanting to make a Banyan for a couple of years now. But I haven’t had the courage to start cutting into fabric. I’ve been looking at that particular pattern for some time and it’s awfully attractive. But to be made with guy sleeves instead of girl sleeves. Haha. The particular challenge that I have is my large, tall modern body which requires significant alterations to the period patterns.. And I just haven’t figured out how I need to do that precisely enough - yet. Along the way I’ve been reading up into central Asian robes which are intriguing.
The good news... the "wrapping gown" style (derived from kimono) is unfitted, exactly the same shape for all flavour of humans. 😉 They are cut by geometry, so all you need to know is how to calculate the right length for your height and overall width at key points for your body build.
If you can, read the Susan North article in "Costume" that I reference in the video description. There are several patterns from the 16th, 17th and 18th century in that. (I say "patterns" but they're really more like cutting diagrams, like the Leloir one in my video.)
As to making those length/width/size calculations, I highly recommend the "sew along" series that Burnley & Trowbridge did this year for bedgowns - it's essentially the same thing. That series is on their UA-cam channel.
In summary - you can totally do this! My god, man, you've self drafted corsets before! This is a piece of cake! 😂
Timesmith Dressmaking Thank you for the very specific and helpful advice. I have started the process of tracking down the article through interlibrary loan. Some thing I have not done in 40 years. The technology has changed a bit. I feel like a Victorian time traveler. Ha ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha. I saw that UA-cam video about bedgowns but hadn’t watched it. Now I HAVE to, demme (to use an appropriately Victorian expletive).
Timesmith Dressmaking I have started the inter-library loan process to find a copy of the North article. And I watched the Burnley and Trowbridge videos on bed gowns. Incredibly helpful. Thank you thank you thank you!
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Nice. If I could have heard you. The background noise is distracting. If I turn up the volume to hear you, hubs, downstairs can hear the entire video. Please realize there are many times we are in bed or in a very quiet setting where any background noise, even piano music that competes with your voice, is a bug turnoff.
Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry you found the levels disappointing on this video. Audio mix is very difficult to get right for everyone. My channel is new and I continue to strive to improve this. I am hard of hearing myself and try really hard to make sure my voiceovers can be heard over any background music. The feedback has been that videos made after this one have been better suited to more viewers. May I suggest that you keep the sound low but turn the captions on? As a UA-cam watcher (not just a struggling content creator), I use earphones when I do not want to disturb my husband. Meanwhile - I hope you found the CONTENT of the video interesting.