They're done! Video one on the journey to making a full Robe A La Francaise, also known as a Sacque Gown, and most famous as the kind of dresses that Marie Antoinette wore during her life in the Court of Versailles. This video focuses on the construction process for panniers, the side hoops similar to bustles used in the 19th century. These hoops were used to exaggerate the hip to waist ratio, making the skirts more voluminous and the waist appear smaller and more delicate.
In this video I refer to the American Duchess guide to 18th Century Dress Making, which you can purchase here:
www.booktopia.com.au/the-amer...
Music is copyright-free by Bensound : November, Sad Day, Adventure, and Piano Moment
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