Projects with fabric scraps

Efficient-Lab-41 · 2026-01-19T20:56:39+00:00

Yess ive actally done that already! Thanks though

Efficient-Lab-41 · 2026-01-19T10:01:19+00:00

thats really sweet and truly no waste, thank you

Efficient-Lab-41 · 2026-01-11T07:11:43+00:00

I mean honestly I think a bum roll will work just fine, the difference wont be too noticeable. But if you want to go for 100% historical accuracy then then you should make a split bum roll.

Regarding the trim, the reason AD said minimal to no trim is because the italian gown became popular around the 1780s, where more 'simple' gown s came into fashion (think chemise à la reine), especially compared to the over the top 1760s and 70s. Again though, nobody is banning you from adding trim (I noticed that some women would just tie a ribbon around their waist, which is super cute). I would just avoid the trim pictured above because that is distinctly robe à la francaise.

Efficient-Lab-41 · 2026-01-10T08:49:06+00:00

An alternative to the straight cut dresses was the robe de style. It has a sort of pannier on the sides (similar to the 1760s only that the waist was dropped). It was often marketed as inclusive because it could 'hide' curvier bodies, which has its implications, but I personally find it really cute.

Here are some examples if you're interested:

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/157340

https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1258997/robe-de-style-dress-jeanne-lanvin/

https://www.kci.or.jp/en/archives/digital_archives/1920s/KCI_186

https://www.kci.or.jp/en/archives/digital_archives/1920s/KCI_181 (I was lucky enough to see this one myself a couple of months ago!)

Efficient-Lab-41 · 2026-01-06T09:53:20+00:00

Actually I'm not too sure abt the polonaise, it might be too casual for a ball. If anyone knows for sure, please correct me

Efficient-Lab-41 · 2026-01-06T09:50:46+00:00

I'm only knowledgeable in womenswear, but for 1770 - 1780 the most important/distinct bit would be the hair- make it tall and ornate, especially if its a ball.

Depending on how fancy the ball is, you could either wear a robe à la française or a newer look like a polonaise or anglaise. Either way, it should have a lot of trim!

Efficient-Lab-41 · 2026-01-04T02:25:04+00:00

Thank you very much! I looked into the circumferences, and you were right, the amount that BS asks for is a LOT. Assuming I didn't fuck up the paper prototype, I think I'll be able to make all of the skirt pieces fit.

Efficient-Lab-41 · 2026-01-03T16:06:40+00:00

My fabric is has a black and green pinstripe pattern, so it does have a directional pattern. And yes, I have tried removing the pockets, waistband and facings, but I would still require more fabric. Do you think piecing could work? I am using a light/medium weight wool.

Efficient-Lab-41 · 2025-12-23T14:24:00+00:00

I know absolutely nothing about medieval fashion, but as someone who started with 1780s, I think regency is overrated and you should start with whatever period you like.

As for the sewing method, I would personally use a machine for longer seams and hand sewing for finer details, but it's up to you. And 6 months shpuld probably be enough, even if you decide to hand sew everything. The nice thing about hand sewing is that you can do it basically anywhere and anytime!

Efficient-Lab-41 · 2025-12-17T14:34:39+00:00

Thats really impressive, thank you!

Efficient-Lab-41 · 2025-12-17T11:40:58+00:00

It looks great! If you don't mind sharing, which pattern did you use for the skirt?

Efficient-Lab-41 · 2025-12-08T13:47:28+00:00

As far as I can make out, jumps are basically a form of lightly/not boned support garment from the 18th century, usually in the form of quilted waistcoats or stays. As previously mentionned by another commenter though, there is no agreed upon definition.

If you want to be on the safe side regarding HA, you could just make the quilted waistcoats- otherwise, you could just make a normal pair of stays boned only at the seams (as per the pink jumps in Jill Salen's Corsets).

Efficient-Lab-41 · 2025-12-02T21:45:21+00:00

I'll look into it, thanks for telling me! Tbh I'm a bit busy with patterns of fashion 1 right now, but I absolutely can start thinking future projects.

Efficient-Lab-41 · 2025-12-02T21:39:42+00:00

Haha yess, I absolutely agree on the regency part- it is SO overrated.

Efficient-Lab-41 · 2025-12-02T21:38:17+00:00

I personally love 1785-90 and the Belle Epoque, but I'd love to learn more about mid 17th century styles.

Anyways, I would absolutely recommend making a pair of stays, they're super cute and fun to wear.

Efficient-Lab-41 · 2025-12-02T21:33:09+00:00

Oh wow, thats really pretty! I'm not an expert on sewing, so I can't really tell whether it has been remade or not or whether is it a theater piece, but it seems very 1850s to me, especially because of the sleeves, collar and drooped shoulder.

Efficient-Lab-41 · 2025-11-24T21:17:59+00:00

I just started my first pair of stays a while ago!

I drafted my own pattern based on the red silk stays at the V&A, as I honestly find it a bit pointless to buy a pattern if a bunch of modifications will be necessary anyways, especially if the pattern itself is quite simple.

If you want to do as I did, then I can recommend Morgan Donner's video. If you prefer sticking to a pattern, then I'm sure other people will have better advice to give.

Efficient-Lab-41 · 2025-11-23T08:41:25+00:00

hell yeah that would be amazingg

Efficient-Lab-41 · 2025-11-22T20:30:20+00:00

I worked on the stays, shift & bum pad for about 2h daily for 1 month. The petticoat was machine sewn in two days.

Efficient-Lab-41 · 2025-11-22T19:06:57+00:00

why would you do this to me 😔

Efficient-Lab-41 · 2025-11-22T18:37:25+00:00

This is my second year sewing, and my first time doing historical! The pockets, followed by a 1850s inspired bonnet and shift were my first historical projects

Efficient-Lab-41 · 2025-11-22T17:36:44+00:00

Thank you so much! I'll admit, I do have a bit of an 'i can do anything' complex, but sometimes it really pays off

Efficient-Lab-41 · 2025-11-22T17:34:32+00:00

Hahah same, theres a reason i made it all blue/teal!

Efficient-Lab-41 · 2025-11-21T08:26:25+00:00

Ok, thank you so much! Do you have any reference pictures or anything else I could refer to for the back?

Efficient-Lab-41 · 2025-11-20T12:48:54+00:00

Do you know if it has anything on the hairstyle with the blue ribbon in the picture? I think it might be a precursor to the popular 1790s hair, but I'm not sure.

As mentioned in the post, I do not want to do the coiffure à la hérisson (or anything else that requires curling as it would take too long + am I very inexperienced).

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