Hand Sewing My FIRST 18th Century Dress... Follow along and learn! 🪡
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 Published On Nov 13, 2023

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The Shoes I Got:
Water Repellent Ankle Boots - Riley Pro(Dark Chocolate) — http://j1l.in/eksJcZ
Square-Toe Wedge Mules (Margot Wedge Mules) — http://j1l.in/YKhNt8
Lightweight Square-Toe V-Cut Flats (Margot Walker) — http://j1l.in/OWC7UP
Square-Toe V-Cut Mesh Flats (Margot 2.0-Almond Mesh) — http://j1l.in/e6cDtQ

Thanks to Ensembles of the Past ( https://ensemblesofthepast.com/ ) for hosting this lovely picnic and for Mindy for helping me with photos and video (and guiding me to pin the cravat!)
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——— Books Used ———
Patterns of Fashion 1: https://amzn.to/3PPkJ9R
The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking: https://amzn.to/46rdUAZ

——— Tools & Supplies Used ———
Thimble: https://amzn.to/45RciQX
Magnet Pin Collector: https://amzn.to/3rdRELS
Small Scissors: https://amzn.to/3rcc0Fc
The BEST Fabric Scissors: https://amzn.to/467sJIH
Tailors Chalk: https://amzn.to/3rgT1JJ
Industrial Iron: https://amzn.to/3Zgdbjy
"Sew While the Iron's Hot" Iron Rest: https://amzn.to/3ZxeATf
Pressing Ham: https://amzn.to/3EBpLjW
Seam Roll: https://amzn.to/3Pl6bNW
Mini Ironing Board: https://amzn.to/3EFHpDd

——— Other Links ———
The Fabric: https://shop.colonialwilliamsburg.com...
The Hat: https://burnleyandtrowbridge.com/prod...
American Duchess Shoes (mine were in Oxblood which is discontinued): https://www.americanduchess.com/produ...

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——— Chapters ———
0:00 Intro
4:57 The English Seam
8:29 More Back Assembly
11:12 Mantua-Makers Seam for the Skirt
12:33 Attaching the Front Pieces
17:50 Sleeves…the Tricky Bit!
26:22 Skirt Pleating and Attachment
31:43 The Picnic
33:45 Some Adjustments to Make
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