The Golden Gown

This 18th century gown has been forever in the making but i'm so happy I can share it all with you now. It's one of those projects you need a good reason to finish it, enter The Bridgetown Ball! Huge thanks to Richy for the invitation!

Follow in stages how I made this gown and I hope you enjoy the journey.

Chapters:
Design - 0:19
Pocket hoops - 0:55
Stays - 1:16
Petticoat - 1:38
Bodice - 1:58
Underskirt - 2:46
Bodice - 3:46
Sleeve cuffs - 4:25
Trimming - 5:20
Overskirt - 5:45
Stomacher - 7:52
Shoes - 8:23
The Bridgetown ball - 8:26

References in order:
Film clips from clip.cafe
@adventureswithdiane / Photoshoot by @costumesbydiane
Books -
Fashion a history from the 18th to the 20th Century -  Volume 1 by The Kyoto Costume Institute
Corsets and Crinolines by Norah Waugh
The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking by Lauren Stowell & Abby Cox
Stays & Corsets - Historical Patterns Translated for the Modern Body by Mandy Barrington
Patterns of Fashion by Janet Arnold
Costume in Detail 1730-1930 by Nancy Bradfield
Shoes by @Americanduchess
@thebridgetownball hosts - Richy Wedge @the_back_stitch_boys & Nicky Carty @Chesirecorsetry
Photographer - Jayne Mapp Photography
@jayne.mapp_photography
www.jaynemapp.com
Also featuring @louisejanedesigns

Effects and music by Motion Array

#18thcenturycostume #georgiancostume #queencharlotte