Making my Gown for the Grand Ball at Versailles || Sewing a Robe a la Francaise from the 1760s
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Published 2023-06-25
I am in fact a Baby Lock Ambassador and these are the machines I use: @Baby Lock Sewing Machines
Embroidery Machine: Venture: babylock.com/machines/multi-needle-embroidery/vent…
Sewing Machine: Soprano: babylock.com/machines/sewing/soprano
Serger: Victory: babylock.com/machines/serger/victory
Digitizing Software: Palette 11: babylock.com/accessories/software/palette-11-embro…
What I’m wearing this week:
Dress: www.linennaive.com/collections/dress/products/maxi…
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Friends mentioned here:
Photographer: www.instagram.com/peutetremagazine/
Nami Sparrow: @NamiSparrow
Casta Hex: www.instagram.com/casta_hex/
Pattern List:
JPRyan for the lining: www.jpryan.com/details/petenlair.htm
Pleating Guidelines: theschoolofhistoricaldress.org.uk/
Sleeves: atthesignofthegoldenscissors.com/products/18th-cen…
Ruffles: Self Drafted
silk Fabrics:
Renaissance Fabrics renaissancefabrics.net/
Silk Baron www.silkbaron.com/Default.asp
Silk Resource silkresource.com/store/
Scalamandre www.scalamandre.com/
Trim:
Romantic Recollections: romanticrecollections.teachable.com/
Ichi My Love: www.etsy.com/shop/ichimylove
Tassels: www.etsy.com/listing/526342023/23-colors-crystal-t…
Antique Jewelry:
www.georgianjewelry.com/
www.langantiques.com/vintage-jewelry/georgian-jewe…
www.hofer-antikschmuck.de/
www.brendaginsberg.com/
Linen and Synthetic Whalebone:
Burnley and Trowbridge: burnleyandtrowbridge.com/
Lace:
Farmhousefabrics: farmhousefabrics.com/
Thread:
Tire Silk 30 wt for hand sewing www.superiorthreads.com/thread/tire-silk-30/c/60-2…
Kimono Silk 100 wt for embroidering www.superiorthreads.com/thread/kimono-silk/c/60-18…
Undergarments:
Panniers: www.etsy.com/listing/454007744/rococo-pocket-hoops…
Stays: redthreaded.com/collections/classic-corsets
Tools:
Frixion Marker Pen : www.amazon.com/Pilot-Frixion-Colors-Erasable-Marke…
Personal note on the last shot: My little girl dog, Elspeth died on 2/23/2023. She was found under an abandoned house in Springfield, MO so it's not sure how old she was but she was between 11 and 13 years old. She hated being picked up and sitting on couches, so she really didn't appear in that many of my videos, but she was so incredibly loved and will be much missed. Thank you to American Eskimo Rescue of Saint Louis for rescuing her and her brother Gideon. If you're in the area, I absolutely love this organization: eskierescuestl.org/ and half the proceeds from this video will be going to them to help rescue other Elspeths.
Materials Used:
Pattern: atthesignofthegoldenscissors.com/products/18th-cen…
Fabric: nydesignerfabrics.com/products/princess-blue-taffe…
Trim: www.etsy.com/listing/1038227011/5-yards-blue-loop-…
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My favorite chalk pen: amzn.to/3zURGrP
American Duchess book: amzn.to/3CQhS7f
Cut of Women's Clothes: amzn.to/3EQTswp
Simflex Sewing Gauge: amzn.to/3geL8ul
Clover Button Hole Cutter amzn.to/36K0TpZ
Clover Tapered Awl amzn.to/3tP7989
Extremely large (40"x60") cutting mat - amzn.to/37GZYG4
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Favorite Needles for hand sewing: amzn.to/3nx7zNM
Favorite Thread for sewing:
www.superiorthreads.com/threa...
Source for Shoes: Americanduchess.com who has their own channel: @American Duchess
Favorite Thimbles from: www.etsy.com/shop/NSMCreativeCorner
Wall mural from Limitless walls
Me in different realms:
Blog: www.Sewstine.com/
Shop: sewstine.etsy.com/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/sewstine/
Other site: www.sewstineart.com/
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All Comments (21)
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So wonderful that your husband supports you. Beautiful dress. Love your smile at the ball. So joyful.
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When the world needed her the most, she returned ✨
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Wow- you and your husband both really stood out- which is saying something! How spectacular! This is what life is about- living to the fullest!
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18th century is normally not my thing, but your makes are just too stunning to pass up✨ Such a beauty, as usual
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Gosh I want to see a video of how you packed your treasures to get them to France! A gorgeous dress. Thanks for sharing your process with us all.
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Your inspiration gown is actually here in Berlin in Kunstgewerbemuseum 😃 I just visited it a few weeks ago and even drew it :) I love to see it here on your Channel!
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The fanning your self and then grabbing the shears FROM THE FIREPLACE is such perfect comedy. Love it, no comment, 100/10
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The pink silk mockup is stunning as a mix between history and modern
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We're gonna need a full video of the ball :3
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I am so happy you and Matt got to attend this special ball! You both looked amazing!
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The level of attention to detail you always give your pieces is absolutely incredible!! Your gown was gorgeous. Can’t wait to see Matt’s new coat when you get to finishing it.
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At first I thought why would anyone put this much time into an old gown.... until I saw the end, and then I understood completely. Well done.
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You're a rockstar of sewing! You both looked stunning. I started dabbling in sewing about a year ago so I can't even begin to comprehend the complexity of your project, it looks like sheer magic to me, and yet I learnt something from your video. :-) Thank you so much for sharing your gift and passion with us!
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Both your gown and husbands coat are absolutely stunningly beautiful . Thank you for taking me on this journey 🇺🇸
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You and Matt look gorgeous! I got goosebumps watching you twirl around Versailles; it was just magical seeing you and the other attendees in those fabulous period garments! I absolutely want to see you dressing for the ball: hair, makeup, feathers, and all!
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Love your camera and lighting setup! So casual but intimate as well. Your editing is looking so 👌 too! But that dress and embroidery is gorgeous! Great work Sewstine! ❤️
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Talented brilliant incredible amazing show stopping never the same totally unique completely not ever been done before
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Extraordinary! What an amazing dress and of course your husband’s court suit is magnifique. Congrats on your anniversary! ❤❤❤
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Who doesn’t love a cape, you’re u feel like a superhero
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Your excitement and joy at the ball is so palpable! I love seeing it. 🧡
