Blue Stripe Italian Nightgown
A 1780s blue silk taffeta Italian Nightgown, worn over a divided false rump.
Inspiration & Resources
Useful Books & Links
Arnold, Janet. Patterns of Fashion: English Women's Dresses and Their Construction, c.1660-1860. New York: Drama Book, 1984.
Baumgarten, Linda. Costume Close-Up: Clothing Construction and Pattern 1750-1790. Williamsburg, Va.: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, 1999.
Bradfield, Nancy. Costume In Detail: Women's Dress 1730-1930. Plays, Inc., 1985.
Waugh, Norah. The Cut of Women's Clothes. New York: Routledge, 1968.
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08/15/2014
With Costume College over, it’s time to start prepping for my next event.
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09/05/2014
Before I could start patterning my new 1780s gown, I needed a new and improved skirt support.
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09/26/2014
Progress on my new 1780s Italian nightgown has been steady but slow. We are in the middle of remodeling our kitchen, plus I decided to hand sew the entire thing, meaning I have very little to show for the past month. But the dress is coming together beautifully, and I couldn’t be more pleased.
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10/12/2014
With the event less than a week away I’ve finished my new striped dress, including the dreaded sleevils, but the accessories and habit revamp haven’t gone according to plan.
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10/28/2014
Life is always crazy, but I’ve felt like I haven't had a chance to stop and take a breath the whole month of October. I came home from Jenny-Rose's party and have been desperately trying to catch up with real life. Things are slowing down and I am finally able to share a bit about the party.
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08/07/2015
I was tired very tired Saturday morning so I didn’t dress up, saving my energy for the evening's Gala instead.
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