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Here is a big project that I finished a few months ago.
I waited for the sun to be able to organize a photo shoot…
This is a complete outfit inspired by the 18th century;
- A robe l’anglaise consists of a coat dress and a petticoat.
The coat dress is made of linen and can be worn tucked up ( la polonaise).
The petticoat is made of heavy shiny pink cotton with an old pink trimming sewed on the hem.
The trimming are made of faux buttons, ribbons pleats, pink organza and gold braid.
- A stomacher with fake buttons covered with the same fabric as the petticoat.
- A straw hat trimmed with Calais lace and old feathers
- A pair of shoes painted and completely transformed.
Oh! I forgot to mention underwear; shift, stays, pocket hoops + bustle and petticoat!
If you’re interested, I wrote two tutorials on my blog explaining how to make a hat and how transforming a pair of shoes:
http://venefice.blogspot.fr/2012/05/creer-un-chapeau-dans-le-style-18eme.html
http://venefice.blogspot.fr/2012/05/tutoriel-maquiller-une-paire-de.html
Material Notes
cotton, linen, organza
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Dec 9, 2012, 07.47 PMby littlecuckoo
this is simply beautiful your such a talent. I’m planning on making my first 18th century gown soon so excited but its such a big project it’s scary.
Aug 10, 2012, 08.37 PMby chicaroja
mon dieux! i am completely blown away! nice job on the styling too – your purple hair is perfect. i insist you update your level from novice this instant! thank you for the inspiration. :)
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Aug 18, 2012, 07.59 AMby Craftine
Thanks Chicaroja! the hair was a bit complicated to make, I use a small pillow to add volume, tons of hairspray and lots of talc…
Aug 8, 2012, 08.33 AMby joost52
Gosh, where does one even start to comment on something as amazing as this. This is an enormous effort and the end result is something to be more than proud of. I feel like a little boy in the candy shop looking at all them little intricate details you made with so much dedication. I tip my hat to you miss, you’re a goddess among us mere mortals.
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Aug 18, 2012, 07.55 AMby Craftine
what a compliment!!! Thank you so much! : )
Jul 27, 2012, 02.54 AMby ink
Craftine, deliciously decadent, the beautiful saturated colours——— such a delight. Everyone has stated the wonders!
Jul 25, 2012, 09.52 AMby libra-s
Wow!!! Beautiful !! You are abviously very talented and patient !! I can’t stop scrolling the page up and down to look at gorgeous photos again an again!! Well done!!!
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Jul 25, 2012, 01.29 PMby Craftine
Thanks Libra!
I added some new photos and a collage with “in progress” pictures. : )
Jul 25, 2012, 09.52 AMby libra-s
Wow!!! Beautiful !! You are abviously very talented and patient !! I can’t stop scrolling the page up and down to look at gorgeous photos again an again!! Well done!!!
Jul 25, 2012, 09.08 AMby laurii
this is stunning! i absolutely love it x
Jul 25, 2012, 09.02 AMby loulourosa
Wow, this is realy beautifull! the details are perfect, the underwear everything,… congratulations!
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Jul 25, 2012, 09.07 AMby Craftine
Thank you!
details are my favorite part when I sew! : )
Jul 25, 2012, 06.40 AMby Kim Mullins
Wow i hope you work in costume production! thats seriously talented work i wish i could sew like that!
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Jul 25, 2012, 09.12 AMby Craftine
I would like so much! But I’m a graphicdesigner, I started sewing a year ago and a half and I learned on the job slowly. So I think it takes me more time to complete a project that someone who has been trained in sewing … But I begin to go slightly faster! ; )
Jul 24, 2012, 11.48 AMby EmmaDarwin
Ummmm hello, this is freaking amazing!! Good job, the photos are magical, dreamy even. I love love love it…
Jul 24, 2012, 07.13 AMby kintijap
The most romantic outfit I have seen lately and together with picture #4 it looks amazing!!!
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Jul 24, 2012, 09.15 AMby Craftine
Thank you, “Romantic” was one of the keywords of this project ; )
Jul 24, 2012, 06.14 AMby Ralf Schmitz
just a stunning masterpiece, that is all i can say! WOW!!!!
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Jul 24, 2012, 09.14 AMby Craftine
Thank you Ralf! : )
Jul 24, 2012, 12.10 AMby schnui
This whole project is absolutely beautiful!! Congratulations and I hope you get to wear it to many special occasions.
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Jul 24, 2012, 09.14 AMby Craftine
I wish I could wear this kind of clothes more often! Unfortunately this is not very convenient to move with all this mass of fabrics and it takes forever to get dressed…Almost 20 minutes just to put everything! : )
Jul 23, 2012, 10.48 PMby Ruffles Gazebo
amazing job! what a time consuming project!
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Jul 24, 2012, 09.10 AMby Craftine
Thanks! it took me approximately two weeks of work in total. The longest part was the decorations : trimming, box pleats, cover and sew on buttons…
Jul 23, 2012, 09.15 PMby wildcatspow
Whoa!! This is amazing! Great job!
Jul 23, 2012, 08.14 PMby darkhorse
That is absolutely incredible – well done! :)
Jul 23, 2012, 07.24 PMby Anne Wagenhauser
Fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!
Jul 23, 2012, 02.58 PMby thewallinna
The only word I can say now is WOW! Mind-blowing outfit!
Jul 23, 2012, 02.56 PMby bohemiannow
amazing! well done!
Jul 23, 2012, 02.16 PMby ttnora
Wow, wow, wow! It’s beautiful!
Jul 23, 2012, 02.08 PMby Mary Athey
incredible work!!! everything about this from the hat to the photos is just stunning xxx
Jul 23, 2012, 02.00 PMby CelticButterfly
This is fantastic! You’re very talented.
Jul 23, 2012, 01.43 PMby Craftine
Thank you very much! : )
Jul 23, 2012, 01.25 PMby sewknitting
Wow, beautiful! Looks very well made!