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sewloud ([personal profile] robinsnest) wrote2013-03-07 07:23 pm
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quick!

quick LJ, if you were going to make an 18th century dressing gown out of 3 yards of 45" fabric how would you do it....aaaand GO:

p.s. I suppose not possible is also an answer.

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[identity profile] isabelladangelo.livejournal.com 2013-03-08 01:28 am (UTC)(link)
I'd make a short gown and possible add ruffles.

http://www.museumoflondonprints.com/image.php?id=65642
http://extantgowns.blogspot.com/2013/01/ladys-work-shirtjacket-very-late-18th.html
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lwlhkvQPaG1qf46efo1_500.jpg
http://www.mfa.org/collections/object/gallerie-des-modes-et-costumes-fran-ais-10e-cahier-des-costumes-fran-ais-4e-suite-d-habillemens-la-mode-k-57-femme-galante-sa-toilette-ployant-un-billet-312598
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