#18thcenturystay

[sidalkur]

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[cakmalmoare]

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[lasura]

Sewing an 18th Century Gown - Planning

The importance of properly planning a large project cannot be underestimated. Unfortunately, I don’t learn my own lessons and made some mistakes.

I knew exactly the type of gown I wanted to make, though I'm not sure where I had seen it.

It had to be a Robe à la Française (or Sack-back gown), recognisable by glorious pleats on the back.

So what do I do? Buy a pattern, of course! Without delay!

Big mistake - that pattern ended up being almost entirely useless to me. Acting on impulse is fun and all, but research and planning will result in a much smoother process. It’s important to pinpoint the exact time period, research extant gowns, fabrics, construction, find out what undergarments you will be required, find the appropriate pattern (or guidance on how to make your own), then, and only then, get to buying fabrics, patterns, anything.

In the end I settled to a 1770s Robe à la Française, though my persona was going to be rather nostalgic/ old fashioned. The undergarments I would need were a shift, stays, pocket hoops, stockings, under-petticoat, petticoat, and stomacher. I did use a pattern for the stays, but the rest of the patterns were mostly drafted using guidance by Marquise.de.

Leaving here links to some helpful free resources:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/18thcenturysewing/ Facebook group for 18th century sewing

18th Century Notebook (larsdatter.com) Collection of links to extant garments

La Couturière Parisienne: 1700s (marquise.de) A great website with free patterns and instructions, as well as research

Sharon Ann Burnston (sharonburnston.com) Another great website with great research, guidance, and patterns

https://www.facebook.com/groups/18thcenturystays/ Facebook group for 18th century stays

1700 to 1794 - 18th Century Archives - GBACG - the Greater Bay Area Costumers Guild Pattern review website

I’ll leave you with my historic inspirations board:

[hsama]

🗣 Just breathe. It's almost the weekend. How are you mentally holding so far? Me? Geez what a hollercoaster week. 🇧🇷 Apenas respire. Quase tamos no fim de semana. Como você está se sentindo mentalmente? Eu? Eu tive uma montanha russa essa semana. #18thcenturystyle #18thcentury #18thcenturystay #costuming #historicalclothing #blackreenactor #espartilhobarroco #BrazilianBaroness #costurahistoricabrasil https://www.instagram.com/p/COQ5myCgaCK/?igshid=18ga2vuvc5nex

[periodcorsets]

Pattern matching ftw! Bespoke c.1725 Louisa stays in deep red damask. #18thcenturyfashion #18thcenturycostume #18thcenturystays #costumedesign #patternmatching (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClmWNe2SZAK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ninjathrowingstork]

SOON. I've been busy sewing all the things, but now that my stockings by @burnleyandtrowbridge have arrived, I'm just a cap short of my full underpinnings! (There's only one pocket done so far, but I'm going to eventually embroider another one also using the design @vamuseum has released based on an unfinished extant set that I used for the first one) Aside from the stockings and the boning channels on the stays (stays are the #augustastays ) everything is hand sewn, and I used an old throw pillow dug out of storage to stuff my bumroll! 😆 It feels like I've been working on this forever, and I'm finally near the end! Then I can start on my gown, which will be a whole new challenge, but I'll have a full set of underthings already there to build over. #sewing #historicalsewing #18thcenturyfashion #18thcentury #18thcenturystays #stays #staymaking #historicalsewing #historicalfashion #historicalcostuming #handsewing #handmade #staymaker #bumroll #fichu #somuchsewing (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBwo7bMDlN_/?igshid=1hp0e15rzgj2y

[actualshonenprotagonist]

Men's 18th century stays, a misunderstood garment. These are based on the Christina pattern that is available in my etsy shop, but scaled down to fit a smaller figure. I'll be wearing them for back support, and I cannot wait. #18thcenturymenswear #stays #18thcenturystays #menscorset https://www.instagram.com/p/B0uU2bhDRvi/?igshid=14elwlw2edz88

[battworks]

Finished pretty much all of the foundation layers of my #18thcentury outfit. For the chemise, bum-pad, and #18thcenturystays I used the @americanduchess pattern. I am not really a ruffle person so I avoided that part. The petticoats are not from a pattern, as they were pretty straightforward. Next I'm on to the skirt and pockets before tackling the jacket which will require some pattern drafting.

[dubaifashionmagazine]

Royalcore, or the royal aesthetic, creates and fulfills a unique fantasy and experiencing royalty. This romantic and nostalgic aesthetic, also known as princesscore or queencore, is historically inspired by European Royalty aesthetics, particularly from the late 1700s (Marie Antoinette) and early 1800s (Bridgerton). The lyrical clothing, magnificent flamboyant house décor, and dreamy, blasé demeanour are a charming blend of Versailles grandeur with Rococo Cottage and Shabby Chic.

The royal look has become so popular that a hashtag called #18thcenturystays has sprung on Instagram. Inspire your own Royalcore Aesthetic.

#beauty #babypink #hotshot #basicstyle #affordable #ethical #trend #style #trendy #stylish #less #wardrobe #visual #similar #enhance #trendystyle #balancedlook #looks #lookatme #fashionblog #stylequeens

[hashtagcwinstagram]

#Repost @thclothiers ・・・ Underpinnings are an essential part of historical fashion. The silhouette of historical clothing defines the era and the fit is one of the reasons it's so fabulous! This 1775-1780s silhouette requires stays and a *giant* false bum. We have the full set for you from 1750-1920 and can help consult on what's needed for the gown/era you're portraying, just reach out! . . . #thclothiers #periodcostume #periodfashion #historicallyaccurate #historiccostume #underpinnings #bum #historicalreenactor #costume #costuming #18thcentury #18thcenturystays #gown #italiangown #handsewing #18thcenturyfashion #colonialday #borninthewrongera #livinghistory #portrayinghistory #outlander #poldark #marieantoinette #cinderella #theduchess #shadow #silhouettegrams #silhouette #gunstonhall http://ift.tt/2zrJtPl

[caseyreneecosplay]

Here’s some more behind the scenes from this past weekends photoshoot! #costume #costumemaking #costumemaker #costumesewing #historicalcorset #historicalcorsetry #historicalcostuming #historicalfashion #historicalcostume #historicalsewing #costumesewing #stays #18thcentury #18thcenturystays #18thcenturyfashion #historicalundergarments #historicalpinup #historicalboudoir (at The Kentucky Castle)

[silyah246]

Now let’s hear it for the back of the dress! Possibly the most well-fitted back I have ever sewn in my life. Shout out to my grandma for that one day we spent pinning myself up into it to adjust it 🤣 I must also mention that this is my little homage to the @americanduchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking book cover! Photographer: @pauldemersphotographie #18thcenturycostume #18thcenturyfashion #halloweenfabric #halloweendress #spiderwebdress #spiderwebs #cobwebs #spookyseason #seamstress #handsewn #18thcenturystays https://www.instagram.com/p/CU76L_elIVQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

[webnosa]

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Because I’m a lazy person, I will sew most of my stays with my sewing machine . . . . #corsetmaking #18thcenturystays #costumedesign #1700s #fashionhistory #history #historicalfashion #fashionhistory #diy #sewing #sew #sewingtime #diyclothes #18thcentury #costume #cosplay #cosplayer #costumemaking #historicalcostume #18thcenturyfashion #fashionproject #historylovers #grandsiecle…

[battworks]

#18thcenturystays

[hsama]

You know when you love that ONE picture? Well... 🇧🇷 Sabe quando vc ama aquela UMA foto que vc tirou? Infanta Dona Maria Victoria de Borbon & Farnésio #18thcentury #18thcenturystay #historicalclothing #costube #costurahistorica #rococo #historicsewing #costubebr (at Spain) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMf7I9iABg_/?igshid=1so8k6g353vgm

[hsama]

I have #Unfinished business with these stays for way too long. Send help or good vibrations. #18thcentury #18thcenturystay #historicalclothing #baroque #espartilhobarroco #cotillo #barrocobrasileiro #BaroBRA #georgianjanuary #justillo #baroccosiciliano https://www.instagram.com/p/CKzcy8HAMPW/?igshid=v29zhmj1yjnz