Little Mistress in a soft Lilac Gown trimmed with gauze, in the promenade of the Royal Palace. (1778) Grande robe with open bodice, trimmed with a medium parement: it is of pink taffeta. The parement of unpleated gauze, framed with a straight band of gathered gauze, is cut obliquely by ribbons en turban* and garlands … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 9e Cahier, 1ere Figure
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Galerie des Modes, 8e Cahier, 3e Figure
, Bourgeoise walking with her daughter, she is dressed in a silk dotted with little flowers, and her daughter in buras trimmed with ribbons. (1778) Bourgeoise walking with her daughter; she is wearing an informal gown and petticoat of the same material, pulled up at the sides with cord or gold braid.* Trimming in two … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 8e Cahier, 3e Figure
Galerie des Modes, 7e Cahier, 5e Figure
Marchande de modes carrying her merchandise in the city. (1778) Drawing of a character, representing the marchande de mode, who carries her merchandise in the city. A vast therese of black silk with turned-up edges, trimmed with gauze, covers her head and hides a part of her charms from the avid gaze of passersby; … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 7e Cahier, 5e Figure
Blue Gown Gets an Airing
Long time, no post! I've been conflicted about sharing the pictures Mom took of me at the Saratoga Battlefield because I don't like how I look in them, but I've finally decided to do so in hopes that I'll get some good advice. My favorite of the lot. The wrong things I can spot are: … Continue reading Blue Gown Gets an Airing
Blue Linen Gown – Finished?
Yesterday I had the gown mostly done - skirts sewn on and hemmed, but sleeve edges still raw and the lining not really trimmed or anything. I tried it on over my petticoat and stays: (Picture taken using the "smile detection" function on my camera - it can tell when you're smiling and take the … Continue reading Blue Linen Gown – Finished?
Mimic of Modes 