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1780s Embroidered Italian Gown - Skirts and Sleeves

1780s Embroidered Italian Gown - Skirts and Sleeves

In the first post on this project, I constructed the bodice front and back. Now it's time for skirts - the fun part - and sleeves - the evil part....
Lauren Stowell
A 1780s Embroidered Italian Gown - Finally

A 1780s Embroidered Italian Gown - Finally

Most of my 2020 was spent in working on - and finishing! - UFOs or "unfinished objects." I completed my 1760s Sunset Silk Robe a la Francaise, an 1890s linen...
Lauren Stowell
The Countess of Melbury's Ball c. 1789 - Inspo!

The Countess of Melbury's Ball c. 1789 - Inspo!

Next March, 2020, I am attending the Countess of Melbury's Ball in Walnut Grove, California. The event is set in 1789, and I've already been patterning and cutting, and stitching...
American Duchess
1780 Robe Retroussee - My Tribute to Avi

1780 Robe Retroussee - My Tribute to Avi

I have always been in love with this 1780s French gown from the Met, one for being a gorgeous gown, but because of the way the photograph was styled with...
American Duchess