Making my Gown for the Grand Ball at Versailles || Sewing a Robe a la Francaise from the 1760s
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- čas přidán 11. 06. 2024
- Once a year at Versailles, they throw a ball called the "Fetes Galantes". This year, for the ball, I wanted to make a truly epic gown. In this video, I describe the different steps it takes to make a gown, including information from what I learned studying other gowns I got to study personally at museums. I tried to be as historically accurate as possible, other than my liberal use of sewing machines to sew things that will not be seen on the finished gown. I also describe different methods and which patterns I used and how I adjusted them.
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-n...
Sewing Machine: Soprano: babylock.com/machines/sewing/...
Serger: Victory: babylock.com/machines/serger/...
Digitizing Software: Palette 11: babylock.com/accessories/soft...
What I’m wearing this week:
Dress: www.linennaive.com/collection...
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Friends mentioned here:
Photographer: / peutetremagazine
Nami Sparrow: @NamiSparrow
Casta Hex: / casta_hex
Pattern List:
JPRyan for the lining: www.jpryan.com/details/petenl...
Pleating Guidelines: theschoolofhistoricaldress.org...
Sleeves: atthesignofthegoldenscissors....
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.teachab...
Ichi My Love: www.etsy.com/shop/ichimylove
Tassels: www.etsy.com/listing/52634202...
Antique Jewelry:
www.georgianjewelry.com/
www.langantiques.com/vintage-...
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/threa...
Kimono Silk 100 wt for embroidering www.superiorthreads.com/threa...
Undergarments:
Panniers: www.etsy.com/listing/45400774...
Stays: redthreaded.com/collections/c...
Tools:
Frixion Marker Pen : www.amazon.com/Pilot-Frixion-...
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....
Fabric: nydesignerfabrics.com/product...
Trim: www.etsy.com/listing/10382270...
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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
The incredible pin dish that I use thanks to @Costuming Drama - amzn.to/3mMgcUT
Ruler - amzn.to/32YNIiV
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/NSMCreative...
Wall mural from Limitless walls
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Shop: sewstine.etsy.com/
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Other site: www.sewstineart.com/
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So wonderful that your husband supports you. Beautiful dress. Love your smile at the ball. So joyful.
Thank you!!!
When the world needed her the most, she returned ✨
Amen!
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!
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!
18th century is normally not my thing, but your makes are just too stunning to pass up✨ Such a beauty, as usual
The pink silk mockup is stunning as a mix between history and modern
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.
I'm always SO CURIOUS about how these get packed for modern travel (what the extra airline fees look like)
We're gonna need a full video of the ball :3
Hehehe thank you! I should!!
I am so happy you and Matt got to attend this special ball! You both looked amazing!
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.
The fanning your self and then grabbing the shears FROM THE FIREPLACE is such perfect comedy. Love it, no comment, 100/10
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.
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!
Both your gown and husbands coat are absolutely stunningly beautiful . Thank you for taking me on this journey 🇺🇸
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! ❤️
Extraordinary! What an amazing dress and of course your husband’s court suit is magnifique. Congrats on your anniversary! ❤❤❤
I was very inspired by your work and the ball at Versailles. Now I really want to go! I have been doing historical costumes since the 70s. I found the best fabric to make my dress. It’s a hand block printed Voile. I haven’t done rococco yet, so this will be a fun challenge. Your channel has been great, and I love your embroidery designs on Etsy. Thank you for sharing!
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!
I love your videos, the organization, the history, and the talent, and can tell the joy it brings you.
Your excitement and joy at the ball is so palpable! I love seeing it. 🧡
A ball at Verseilles sounds so magical
STOP THIS IS SO CUTE 🥹
your joy just shines in every picture and that happy anniversary ooh melted my heart 🫰
my goodness, what a masterpiece you created! Just breathtaking
I love your "life is too short to make the stuff people don't see, so here's some really good places to buy from" attitude :)
The Hamilton Spenser jacket!! Gorgeous! Your videos are so well thought out and so instructional. Beautiful content as always.
What a beautiful dress! Congratulations on getting it finished in time. I'm so glad you had such a good time. Can't wait to see what you're working on next.
You guys looked phenomenal; what a beautiful way to celebrate your anniversary!
You’re so brilliant Christine! Would absolutely love to see the follow up video on how you did you hair/makeup and getting into the gown! ❤
I love your joy and excitement
Who doesn’t love a cape, you’re u feel like a superhero
This is now my dream event! You looked so full of joy at the ball. Love your grown and your husbands court suit!
a single word - WOW!
I love Every. Single. Outfit that you wore in this video! You're so stylish and beautiful! Also, absolutely in LOVE with your robe à la française! She turned out beautifully!
Those huge ostrich feathers were the perfect finishing touch for the outfit.
i made a more simple low budget one of these dresses during the quarantine era as an experiment and i did make hidden pleating but never knew if that was right when i made it back than but now after watching this video i can say my happy mistake was historically accurate lol.
Hey! What pattern did you use and what kind of fabrics? I'm trying to make one this summer
@@nimuedamon1936 the pattern was a simplicity pattern but it was one designed from American dutchess the same pattern. Can be found in their book on 18th century clothing. The fabric I found from a thrift store. The petticoat was pure satin while the blue was some sort of polyester blend of silky texture fabric.
Talented brilliant incredible amazing show stopping never the same totally unique completely not ever been done before
Just lovely, i thought i was good sewing some linen pants today and seen this... 😅 Time to up my game
Wow, your entire ensemble was spectacular! I'm glad that your hard work paid off.
Thank you for adding where you buy materials. It's incredibly helpful.
Absolutely beautiful gown! What an amazing event, you both look like you just walked back in time!
I am so happy that your husband is always accompanying you. You both look so happy in the images.
The robe a la francaise looks gorgeous !!!
I’m speechless. Your gown is GORGEOUS! 🩷🩷🩷
What a dream of an event to attend and know that both your husband's and your gown exist because of your expertise and artistry (and husband's help with the sleeves of course!) just makes that event so spectacular yet so personal.
Goals!! Seriously speaking, this is like a meeting of both my costuming goals and my travel goals, and now I have a project to work towards for next year! 😂
I was just thinking about you!
You make such beautiful clothes, and, look so wonderful in them😀
Absolutely stunning. I loved the lace cuffs you created.
As always your dress is stunning and I'm amazed at the amount of work and time you put in. And wow, you look REALLY great in it. That cream colored silk is a good color for you. I'm not super in to 18th century stuff but your videos are irresistible because of the quality & artistry of your work.
It's so impressive taht you've done multiple of these intensely complicated dressed, I struggle sewing regular shirts so I'm really in awe jgdsjgdj Also I love hospital playlist!
130 hours?? that seems fast! By which I mean it looks like even more time went into it, so you work fast and well. Congratulations, it's gorgeous and really looks worth that colossal effort!
An absolute work of art, Happy Anniversary 🎉
A beautiful video! I would like to see the "getting dressed" version, please.
You have a very special talent and that has led you to a very special life!
Lovely job. Thanks for the shout-out!
So beautiful. I am in awe of your talent.
So wonderful! So much information and inspiration! What a finale!
Congrats on your 10 year anniversary!
I remembered I needed to watch this video when Crescent Shay released her gown video for the event, and the title reminded me of your ball explainer video but not the gown construction video yet 😅
Also, Hospital Playlist is comforting and lovely, and it’s so nice that healthcare professionals also like it.
It's crazy to see how Versailles would have looked back in it's hayday. And you're very right, the lace TOTALLY brought it all together amazingly
both of you were stunning
Yes please to getting ready for the ball with hair, makeup and feathers. 🎉
The sheer joy on your face at Versailles!
Omg a “Get Ready with Me” type video with ur gown, makeup, and hair would be so cool!!!
Thank you for your beautiful video. Congratulations on 10 years!
That is a masterpiece!
the dress is awesome, but i love all those photos of you and your hubbie just being in love and adorable.
Oh, it's just fantastic!
So fun seeing all the beautiful dresses and the wearers spinning and swishing!
I'm always so amazed by your beautiful work!
Dang girl! You're living some of my fantasies lol.
Giiirrrlll I was wondering where you were! Had a dream last night you put out a video and voila, you did!
How lovely you are amazing 🤩
Thank you so much!
You are so unbelievably beautiful in your costumes, your joy in what you are wearing shines through!
What an absolute masterpiece
OMG....tears in my eyes! Your husbands outfit Rocks too!!! Thanks a million for sharing!
I mean, I loved the Versailles Video which had me squealing and I’m here for the making of the dress.
Thanks for sharing this video. Nothing more satisfying than to look at a finished garment when hours and hours were spent doing intricate work. Words cannot describe the euphoria that sets in. Loved how you would spin around at the ball.
I'm so excited you met Casta Hex!
I have so much respect for the people of the 18th century to create and make such beauties and all made by hand. Such craftmanship and intelligence! (And this goes also to you!) Compared to them our „fashion“ is really poor and ugly. Thank you for reviving these jewels and giving insight into the production proces. ❤❤❤
You absolutely were Glowing ! So glad you were able to "live the dream!"
Happy Anniversary to you and your husband. He looks so handsome!
Nami Sparrow was also ravishing ❤
Lady Sewstine looks so stunning. Absolutely gorgeous
OMG you look like an absolute QUEEN!! So beautiful, I held my breath just watching the trim go onto it. Superb.
Pure Joy! Thank you for the time you put into sharing your process and the amazing video of the ball. 🌹🌹🌹
You two look straight out of Rose of Versailles!!
Beautiful dress! beautiful ball! beautiful couple!
congratulations! on both your spectacular dream gown and your 10th anniversary! xoxoxoxoxoxo
That dazzling smile of yours *almost* outshines the gown!! Your delight is delightful!!
I have taken so much info from this, thank you🎉❤
Stunning!
Gorgeous work as always
Absolutely gorgeous. I, too, prefer the unattached Watteau pleats. Gorgeous.
Can I just say how much I love your scissor mount. So practical, and elegant.
Wow! That dress looks amazing! The trim is gorgeous! I bet you had the best dress at the ball. You looked beautiful! The feathers were a great touch.
You never cease to amaze, Christine. I am in awe of your inspiration, imagination and creation! I loved the video and my favorite moments were of you enjoying yourself. You reminded me of a little girl getting to play princess for an evening! Thanks so much for sharing this. You truly inspire!
You look so happy at the ball. Fab to see.
I love your videos, the organization, the history, and the talent, and can tell the joy it brings you.your video is similar mine
OK, I might be a little late with my comment, but I hope that you still read it - I'M the guy who makes the pocket hoops you purchased, and after a friend pointed out to me that you mentioned them in your video, I just wanted to say "Hi" and thanks a lot!
Happy to see you mentioning my shop and your gown turned out really amazing and you look stunning in it.
many greetings from Germany :)
Ahhh!!! Thank you so much for commenting! I’ve loved your pocket hoops for so long!
I did one of these dresses for my Barbie doll as a 6th grade project, decades ago!! I made panniers & powdered her wig even! I wish I still had it 😢
I loved your video making the dress for your BJD - I have a bunch of those 🤗
Hospital Playlist is AWESOME 👏🏻
Stunning work, a gorgeous dress, you look fabulous!
Vous êtes Ma-gni -fi-ques! Royalement, absolument Magnifiques! Thank you for sharing this breathtaking moments. Joyeux dixième anniversaire, avec admiration et salutations chaleureuses du Québec.👏👏❤❤🤩😘🤩❤❤👋👋
You and hubby look beautiful and amazing. Your costume’s are absolutely gorgeous! I would love to go
to Versailles dressed in costume. However, it would be kinda wrong for me since my ancestors were Huegonots, and were kicked out of France by Louis XIV. Some of my ancestors were actually martyrs for their faith in France. Oh well, I probably will never get the chance anyway. I do know how to sew, but not very well. It would really challenge me to make a gown like yours. I’m in my 60’s so highly unlikely I could do it now. I admire you so much! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for the lining and silk taffeta recommendations. Even recommendations on places to find beautiful trims! I don’t have much experience sewing, but I have made a few of my own costumes and corsets for renfaires. I really really want to attend the fetes galantes next year and I need to start making my mock ups right now! 😂 I’ve seen some other costumes, including yours and they DO NOT play around.. I need to be on my a-game.
Hospital Playlist ... Awesome K-drama ... 😊