A good friend of mine has lent me a pattern cutting and sewing book from the 1940s. It has some fabulous instructions on drafting bias cut and drap-ey details. I have been sketching my favourite design details from the book in my notebook.
18th Century Dress progress
I really adore the red grand panier dress that Claire Fraser wore in Outlander Season 2 when she visited Versailles. Outlander's costume's are designed by the brilliant Terry Dresbach. I love that dress so much... I'm making my own fan homage version. In my case I am using the reverse side of a medium weight red satin that has a lovely depth of colour to it and will go well with my auburn hair. I have recently just finished up the cartridge pleats and will be moving onto the bodice next.
