The amiable Culinette, adjusting her Hat à la Tarare,* She is waiting for her dear Aleindor for a rendez-vous, etc. Pouf à la Tarare. "This pouf is made with two bands and a puff. The inner band is made of a wide green satin ribbon, forming a large bow in the back. The outer band … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 62e Cahier, 2e Figure
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Plans for 2014
I always make too many plans - but compared to my past output, what I've done this year is so outstanding that it makes me think I can decide which pieces I need to build a basic and versatile wardrobe, based on the events I've gone to this year (which is, again, an astounding amount … Continue reading Plans for 2014
Day Dress, ca. 1840
I have had this dress in the works for a very long time. One time when I was in Walmart for ... buttons, I think, I came across this gold/brown quilting cotton with a very small leaf and floral print for $2 or $3/yard. I bought several yards of it, and set it aside until … Continue reading Day Dress, ca. 1840
White Muslin Gown, ca. 1780
Should have asked Mom to stand up to take the picture ... This is the first 18th century gown I've made since taking those many patterns for my book, and I think it's a great improvement over the blue linen one I made a few years ago. (The stays underneath are much better as well.) … Continue reading White Muslin Gown, ca. 1780
Galerie des Modes, 62e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Young Nymph provoking pleasure. She is Dressed in a Caraco à l'Amazone and Coiffed with a Sunflower Hat etc. etc. "Advice. A shop for women's clothes was just established at no. 28 rue Salle-au-Conte, under the direction of a very-skilled master seamstress. Gowns of diverse types will be found there, caracos, and all sorts of feminine … Continue reading Galerie des Modes, 62e Cahier, 1ere Figure
Mimic of Modes 