18th Century Polonaise project
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izodieaAbout a year ago I decided to start making an 18th century costume. It's been VERY slow going, and i'v had a few setbacks, but I decided to finally post pictures of the parts I DO have done.
Corset: These are some quick shots my friend took prior to my first bodice fitting.
The pattern I used for this corset is from period costumes for stage and screen It's constructed from two layers of coutil (The outer of which is satin coutil) and bound with ivory silk dupioni bias that I made. The boning is a mixture of flat 1/4" steels front and back and plastic zipties everywhere else. I used white grommets for the back and front lacing.
Note: Because of my chest size I had to double the bones in a few channels so the front of the corset would remain flat.
I don't remember exactly why I decided to do this (I have a feeling it's because of lack of sleep...and therefore lack of logical thinking) but I constructed and boned each section of the corset separately. Then I hand bound the bottoms of each piece before sewing the side seams. I then put on the top binding and bound the joints of the bottom tabs. Seams are whip-stitched flat on the inside.
Chemise:
This chemise is was made using th pattern in period costumes for stage and screen. It's 100%linen. The neckline has a self facing and drawstring adjustment. I had originally had hand-made eyelets at the neckline but they ripped out (EEEKKKK!!!!) so I salvaged the holes by putting in metal grommets like I used on the corset. The neckline and hem are hand stitched, as are the seams sewn flat on the inside.
On the sleeves I made three bands of drawn thread work. I decided to go with a very simple "wrap" method worked in white pearl cotton.
The Gown:
This is the fabric I have for the Polonaise. It's a dark olive green silk dupioni from renaissancefabrics.com. I also have some black taffeta I am using for accessories and such. I have several sketches etc of the final outfit, but havn't gotten around to photographing them yet, so those are still to come...
elaborating on my Setbacks:
When I started this project I wasn't 100% sure exactly where I was going with it.(http://community.livejournal.com/panniers/73734.html) and actually got a lot further than what I'v posted today. I had completed panniers, under-petticoat, and outer-petticoat. After finally finally deciding to go for a much later look, however, I needed to change my undies a bit. Since then I'v completed maybe 80% of a quilted petticoat and pad, so i'll be posting photos of those soon...hopefully.
oh! and my roomate found me a REALLY AWESOME pair of 18th century inspired black suede shoes. They have about a 1.5" heel and pewter buckles...and I love them.
Corset: These are some quick shots my friend took prior to my first bodice fitting.
The pattern I used for this corset is from period costumes for stage and screen It's constructed from two layers of coutil (The outer of which is satin coutil) and bound with ivory silk dupioni bias that I made. The boning is a mixture of flat 1/4" steels front and back and plastic zipties everywhere else. I used white grommets for the back and front lacing.
Note: Because of my chest size I had to double the bones in a few channels so the front of the corset would remain flat.
I don't remember exactly why I decided to do this (I have a feeling it's because of lack of sleep...and therefore lack of logical thinking) but I constructed and boned each section of the corset separately. Then I hand bound the bottoms of each piece before sewing the side seams. I then put on the top binding and bound the joints of the bottom tabs. Seams are whip-stitched flat on the inside.
Chemise:
This chemise is was made using th pattern in period costumes for stage and screen. It's 100%linen. The neckline has a self facing and drawstring adjustment. I had originally had hand-made eyelets at the neckline but they ripped out (EEEKKKK!!!!) so I salvaged the holes by putting in metal grommets like I used on the corset. The neckline and hem are hand stitched, as are the seams sewn flat on the inside.
On the sleeves I made three bands of drawn thread work. I decided to go with a very simple "wrap" method worked in white pearl cotton.
The Gown:
This is the fabric I have for the Polonaise. It's a dark olive green silk dupioni from renaissancefabrics.com. I also have some black taffeta I am using for accessories and such. I have several sketches etc of the final outfit, but havn't gotten around to photographing them yet, so those are still to come...
elaborating on my Setbacks:
When I started this project I wasn't 100% sure exactly where I was going with it.(http://community.livejournal.com/panniers/73734.html) and actually got a lot further than what I'v posted today. I had completed panniers, under-petticoat, and outer-petticoat. After finally finally deciding to go for a much later look, however, I needed to change my undies a bit. Since then I'v completed maybe 80% of a quilted petticoat and pad, so i'll be posting photos of those soon...hopefully.
oh! and my roomate found me a REALLY AWESOME pair of 18th century inspired black suede shoes. They have about a 1.5" heel and pewter buckles...and I love them.
