1700s dress
|
18th century, 1700s dress made for a wedding. First attempt at an 18th century dress. After all the hours it took to make, it was a bit shameful to have used synthetic instead of natural fabrics. Plus silk may have held its shape better. |
| ChemiseCotton chemise patterned more like medieval smock with side gores, square neckline, cream lace ruffles at neck and sleeve edge. |
| CorsetBoned corset with buttonhole lacing in back and front, synthetic satin with cotton underlining.Pattern: Butterick B4484 
|
| StomacherGold satin stomacher with tabs to pin to corset. Small satin flower trim on top edge.Pattern: Katherine Strand Holkeboer's Patterns for Theatrical Costumes p.236-237 Late 18th Century |
| PocketsCotton pockets with drawstring.Pattern: Butterick B4484 |
| PaniersCotton paniers with nylon boning. Drawstring closure Steel boning may have held its shape better.Pattern: Katherine Strand Holkeboer's Patterns for Theatrical Costumes p.236-237 Late 18th Century |
| PetticoatCream satin petticoat with handquilted front with beading.Pattern: Katherine Strand Holkeboer's Patterns for Theatrical Costumes p.236-237 Late 18th Century 
|
| GownLight sea grean satin taffeta with light blue lining and rushing, cream ruffles at sleeves, pin and gold satin tie front, pleats down back.Pattern: Katherine Strand Holkeboer's Patterns for Theatrical Costumes p.234-235 Late 18th Century 
|
ProgressionProgression of images of how costume is put on.
|
Completed: January 2006