Cabinet des Modes, 6e Cahier, 2e Planche

 PLATE II. It represents four Women's Busts. No. I. Cap à la Captif. Toque of nakara satin, trimmed with a green ribbon striped with white. The two veils in white crêpe. This Cap is surmounted by a héron of mottled green peacock feathers. The earrings are pearl rings. Kerchief of linen, trimmed with a collarette. Bow of white … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 6e Cahier, 2e Planche

Bonus Post!

Well, not a bonus post in the sense that you get a bonus translation. Sorry. I wanted to promote you a couple of things: Hallie Larkin and Steph Smith have produced a gown pattern with instruction based on their popular workshops! I have not attended one of them (I never do anything), but it's clear from … Continue reading Bonus Post!

Cabinet des Modes, 5e Cahier, 3e Planche

PLATE III. It represents another bed in Preacher's Pulpit shape, à la d'Artois, seen in profile. The Wood, the curtains, the panaches are the same. In place of the iron Curves, there are rising columns which support the dome. The Cap is surmounted by a vase. The Cornice, together with the headboard, is sculpted in another fashion. … Continue reading Cabinet des Modes, 5e Cahier, 3e Planche