1830s Dinner Dress
Based on a pattern from Janet Arnold’s Patterns of Fashion 1
Process
tacking boning channels
Prepping for Gussets
Need to Take in bust slightly
Stays Mockup
Gussets Stitched to wrong side outer fabric
Reinforcing Gussets to Prevent Tearing
Stays on body
Stays on stand
Bodice pattern cleaned up after draping
adjusting fit center back
Sleeves Attached
Bodice seamed together
Bodice Toile
Boning Channels Added
Sleeve edges stitched to lining
Back Edges Finished
Skirt Pleated onto waist tape
bodice joined with skirt
Pelerine Collar made up seperately
first try on pre-hem