
The pattern is once again picked from Janet Arnold’s Patterns of Fashion, though by now I don’t recall which one exactly- I think I mix and matched from several patterns. It’s roughly 1750’s with a seam at the waist and winged cuffs. The lining is split in the back so you can adapt the fit with ribbons, very useful if your weight change. In the front the lining has lacing holes, so you can either tie it with ribbons, or just pin it to the unboned stomacher.

Backview, while dancing at the Georgian ball in Bath.

And a variation with the red petticoat tucked into the slits in the pocket hoops.

7 comments:
Du ser så tjusig ut! (Jag kan ha fel, men jag tycker nog att rött passar dig.) En romantisk outfit, måste jag säga.
Tack! Nej, jag tycker inte att du har fel alls! Just den här körsbärsröda färgen passar mig bra.
Lovely!!!
That is such a gorgeous, drool-worthy colour! And it reminds me how much I want a pet! I have the pattern all drafted up but commissions and research projects keep getting in the way!
Lauren: Thank you!
Dreamstress: It is! And I'd love to see what you make of an pet-en-l'air!
Hi
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Kind Regards
Pontes Hand Fan Collection: Thank you! Your fans are just gorgeous!
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