How to Sew a Victorian Dress | Recreating an Original 1847 Fan Front Dress

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This video is a detailed, step-by-step tutorial for sewing an 1840s dress. In this video, I recreated an original dress from 1847 by modifying the Laughing Moon 114 sewing pattern. Techniques covered in this video include sewing a hem facing, sewing piping, creating a fan front dress, and sewing cartridge pleats.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:48 Research
03:12 Making the Skirt
08:11 Making the Bodice
24:00 Making the Sleeves
27:50 Finished Dress
Laughing Moon 114: www.laughingmoonmercantile.co...
1847 Cotton Print Dress, Metropolitan Museum of Art: www.metmuseum.org/art/collect...
Skirt Hem Facing Tutorial: • How to Face a mid-19th...
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@zainylainy1 2 года назад

I am totally amazed! You are a sewing genius! I learned so much from you on this video. The detail you put into this dress puts me to shame! I’ve been know to just zoom up a pattern lickety split. I think I’m going to slow down and get this kind of quality garment that you have. Thank you for a superb video!

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you appreciate seeing all the detail 😊

@KelseyDrummer Год назад

Your hand stitching is LOVELY! So pretty and precise, and you do it so quickly!

@katherinemorelle7115 2 года назад

This is going straight on my projects list, and right to the top! What a perfect summer dress! And as it’s currently summer where I am, I guess the next project I was just about to start is just gonna have to wait. I NEED this dress. Though I think I might make it a solid colour to better fit the rest of my history bounding wardrobe. This was just wonderful!

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

Yay, I'm so glad! Thank you! I think this would look lovely in a solid fabric - that would really show off the pleats!

@user-js2zd5tv8m 5 месяцев назад

Ok now I want to make this for my daughter. It's stunning 🤩 maybe after I finish my other dozen sewing projects I've started.

@Pour_La_Victoire 5 месяцев назад

Wonderful!

@EdwardianTailor 2 года назад

The dress is gorgeous! I am impressed. The video was sew engaging. The camera angles and your instructions were clear. I thoroughly enjoyed all of this video. I’m excited to see more!

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

Thank you! As I'm still learning about camera angles and lighting, your positive feedback means a lot to me 😊

@leila1700 Месяц назад

Thank you so much for the video. I am learning a lot from watching you sewing.

@annapijanska407 2 года назад

for cartridge pleats you can also use checked ribbon with even pattern. I used it for my first 1840s skirt and it worked wonderful

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

Ooo, I'll have to try that one day!

@mitchmangles 4 месяца назад

This is the most incredible thing i have ever seen! I cant even believe how much work you put into your beautiful dress. Beyond!!!!!

@Pour_La_Victoire 4 месяца назад

Wow, thank you so much!

@JequirityBlue 2 года назад

I've loved the original dress from the Met for ages, and was thrilled to see your version! Angela Clayton had previously also done a version (and even adapted it into a pattern for mccalls), which was where I first saw it, and it was very cool to see how the two versions diverged, especially with the added references you cited- I'm not very confident in drafting/draping myself, but I'm definitely going to try out making something similar combining that pattern and some of your research and techniques. Wonderful vid, and glad to have found your channel!

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

Thank you! I struggle with draping on myself, so modifying patterns to get the look I'm going for is a doable compromise -- I highly recommend you try it!

2 года назад

I bow before your bias piecing prowess, lol. The dress is beautiful, I also really liked hearing the research behind the project at the beginning!

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

Thank you so much! The bias piecing amazed me too - I really didn't think I'd have enough, considering most of my bias strips were barely two inches long! I hope someday soon we can wear our ruffly-sleeves 1840s dresses together :)

@cor3944 9 месяцев назад

I imagine, it has been difficult that fine woven cotton fabric and that amazing print.. Very lovely outcome of a real Biedermeier dress. Well made❤

@kristensederstrom4357 Месяц назад

I have watched your video or parts of it at least ten times now while trying to sew the Laughing Moon 114 dress. Thank you for all your help.

@Pour_La_Victoire Месяц назад

Yay, I'm so glad it's helpful!

@erincluff9285 Год назад

Beautiful

@DixieDIY 2 года назад

This was a great tutorial and the finished dress is perfect! I'm amazed that you could get such good pattern matching with so little fabric to work with and so impressed you managed to use up almost all the fabric!

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

Thank you so much! 😊

@CatariaNigra 6 месяцев назад

So beautiful! I want to buy the Angela Clayton McCalls pattern, which highly resembles your design, and want to make one for myself! 😍

@Pour_La_Victoire 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! You should try it, this is such a fun dress style to wear :)

@sujathamohanram 4 месяца назад

Beautiful!please continue sharing!

@freehugs8670 2 года назад

I am amazed by your patience during the process and the wonderful outcome

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

Thank you so much 😊 it was soothing to just take my time with this project!

@mjdc2533 2 года назад

Seems comfortable and even has a certain modern feel.

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

Thanks! I wore it for a whole day of cooking and cleaning and can confirm that it's a comfy dress!

@The_Viking_Highlander 2 года назад

That was amazing. A captivating tutorial. Beautifully narrated and edited. And the dress is absolute perfection #chefskiss

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

Thank you so very much 🥰🥰

@tovekjellerd6552 2 года назад

Fantastic! Stunning! Clever you!

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

Thank you so much 🥰

@r8chlletters Год назад

Very impressive! I admit I will gladly cheat with modern methods and equipment but watching what you did by hand was something special 🤍

@Pour_La_Victoire Год назад

Thank you 😊

@JoGaPeach4259 4 месяца назад

This dress is beautiful! How clever you are! I just came across your channel, and its so relaxing to me to watch you create these sewing masterpieces.

@Pour_La_Victoire 4 месяца назад

Thank you 😊 so glad you're enjoying my videos!

@griseldis 2 года назад

I have seen this dress on the internet and thought, how pretty it was! You did a lovely recreation, it suits so well, wonderful! And I love your hairstyle, everything is perfect!

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

Thank you so much for your kind words!

@pippaseaspirit4415 Год назад

That dress is so pretty! There’s one on my wish list now!

@isisphlyx 6 месяцев назад

I learnt a lot from your video. Be making my own dress too.

@Pour_La_Victoire 6 месяцев назад

Wonderful!

@katjakuitunen6961 2 года назад

I loved this. Now I need to make a similar kind of dress.

@sheilam.4538 9 месяцев назад

Beautiful work and very easy to listen to!🤩

@bloomfieldartsacademyatsac4033 2 месяца назад

stunning

@hazel8071 9 месяцев назад

This is so helpful and detailed!! Thank you so much!

@Pour_La_Victoire 9 месяцев назад

Thank you 😊

@stephaniew2545 2 года назад

This is just beautiful!!!

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

Thank you so much 😊

@ladyjusticesusan 2 года назад

I love this so much!!!!

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

Thank you 🥰

@mariamanuelasilva5987 4 месяца назад

Amazing

@albina8536 4 месяца назад

I share your interest in the clothes of the past centuries, but I haven't gone that far yet))) I'll be braver! Thank you for the inspiration, your work is great! And yes, I love hand sewing.

@Pour_La_Victoire 4 месяца назад

Wonderful ❤

@lynnejones257 2 года назад

Brilliant tutorial! Thank you so much. ❤️👏🥰

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

Glad you liked it!!

@sunriseeyes0 2 года назад

This is such a beautiful job! Now I want to make one too! Thank you for sharing your sewing process and reference images too! 💗🙏🏽

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

Thank you so much 😊

@marynimocks6791 Год назад

Just beautiful!!

@Pour_La_Victoire Год назад

Thank you so much 😊

@timestreel4384 2 года назад

Wow! The dress is a triumph and your explanation of the details is really clear. I'm about to embark on 1840s sewing adventure and I'll definitely be coming back to consult this video. Thanks for sharing your work!

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

Thank you so much!! I'm so glad this is helpful for your 1840s projects ☺️ I'd love to see what you make, do you have an Instagram?

@helenasnopek5431 2 года назад

This is absolutely gorgeous! And what a wonderfully clear and helpful tutorial. I will definitely rewatch this when I (hopefully) make my first 1840s dress later this year!

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

Thank you so much! I'm so glad this will be helpful for your first 1840s dress!!

@jenniferstocker5462 2 года назад

What a pretty dress! Obviously your research was well worth it!

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

Thank you so very much!

@BB-or8gi 2 года назад

This was really lovely and that dress is SO CUTE! Well done!!!

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

Thank you so much! 😊

@legoartis Год назад

What an amazing work, so empressive and so inspiring!! The results are simply marvelous

@Pour_La_Victoire Год назад

Thank you so much 😊

@lisascenic Год назад

Really lovely! Thank you for sharing your thoughtful and meticulous process in this video.

@Pour_La_Victoire Год назад

Thank you so much!

@robyn3349 Год назад

Thank you! You have demonstrated your techniques clearly! Lovely dress!

@Pour_La_Victoire Год назад

Thank you so much!

@philippaperinski1428 2 года назад

Absolutely beautiful! I really admire your extreme skill and patience.

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

Thank you very much!

@Ventura0404 Год назад

You’re very pleasant to listen to very knowledgeable and you’re a good teacher thank you

@Pour_La_Victoire Год назад

Thank you so much! I'm glad you're enjoying my videos 😊

@lauraoergel6003 Год назад

This was so si so beautiful!

@Pour_La_Victoire Год назад

Thank you 😊

@bowerbirdstyle7661 Год назад

Extremely well explained in every detail. I have learned so much from this video! Your techniques and attention to detail are awesome.

@Pour_La_Victoire Год назад

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it

@julietetlours 10 месяцев назад

This is so cool! You did an amazing job and it's funny to see how this dress is perfectly wearable today! I wish I could make one like this but my sewing and maths skills only get me so far!

@Pour_La_Victoire 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much! This is such a comfy dress 😄I think you should still give it a try though!

@vickipeck3624 4 месяца назад

Stunning! You are soooo talented!

@Pour_La_Victoire 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much ❤️

@melissahaney1283 2 года назад

Absolutely gorgeous! I am just starting my 1826 dress

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

Thank you! Good luck on your new dress, may the sleeves be in your favor!

@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647 2 года назад

Fantatic job

@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647 2 года назад

@KatelynKearns 2 года назад

Good job making what little fabric you had work! It really is amazing how little fabric one actually needs for piping, isn't it?

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

Thank you! The piping truly amazed me 😊 I think I'll only cut piping from scraps from here on out!

@KatelynKearns 2 года назад

Also, the finished gown turned out lovely!

@KatelynKearns 2 года назад

@@Pour_La_Victoire That's exactly what I do. No need to waste larger bits of fabric on something that small. You did a great job matching the print on those tiny scraps, too!

@belledobson2007 Год назад

So impressed with garment and with your beautiful clear instructions. Best instructional video I’ve ever seen.

@Pour_La_Victoire Год назад

Thank you, really appreciate your feedback 😊

@SuperNovaSirius Год назад

How does this video have so few Likes? It's so informative and good to follow! ♥

@Pour_La_Victoire Год назад

Thank you for your kind words 😊

@SuperNovaSirius Год назад

@@Pour_La_Victoire I'm making my own 1850s dress in a week and your video was a major help in letting me figure out how to go about it. I'll credit you in the video, once I upload it. Will nbe starting RU-vid this next week.

@carolbarbee5653 2 года назад

It's a beautiful dress😍

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

Thank you 😊

@wahlermarie-fx1gt 4 месяца назад

Magnifique travaille Mercier BEAUCOUP je me suis abonnée 😀

@goldogwolly Год назад

Such a fantastic video, you explain everything so clearly! Do you think liberty tana lawn would work for this dress?

@Pour_La_Victoire Год назад

Thank you! I think Liberty Lawn would be an excellent choice, and would be a great match for the gathered elements of this dress.

@mariasimao9028 4 месяца назад

Maravilha ❤ Estou encantada.

@Pour_La_Victoire 4 месяца назад

Muito obrigada ❤️

@mariasimao9028 4 месяца назад

@@Pour_La_Victoire O seu trabalho merecia divulgação maior. É louvável que descubra , por exemplo, trajes típicos de Portugal e os recrie na perfeição. Faz-me viajar pela História do meu país que deixei em 1997...

@JN-pl4rt 2 года назад

Que lindo 😍! Parabéns 👏👏👏 Por favor ,pode colocar legenda português? 😊😘

@nondwe5573 6 дней назад

Wow I like this dress❤,,I wish I could do it for myself,,but the top part,I don't know how you cut those.pcs

@amalabdurrahman494 19 дней назад

😍💚

@bobbihiggins4025 Год назад

Amazing job! I just happened to stumble on this vid while doing research for 1840s dresses. Your's looks wonderful! I love the print you chose! But, what was that book you showed with the sketches and detail work? I wouldn't mind getting my hands on a copy. I've been looking for something like that for a while now.

@Pour_La_Victoire Год назад

Thank you so much! The book is Costume in Detail by Nancy Bradfield. It's an incredibly helpful resource for decoding and cataloging details!

@bobbihiggins4025 Год назад

@@Pour_La_Victoire Thank you!!! It's going on my Christmas list! ^_^

@MelanieNMcKee Год назад

Where can I get a copy of that wonderful book you are leafing through?

@Pour_La_Victoire Год назад

It's Costume In Detail by Nancy Bradfield and it's available on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Costume-Detail-1730-1930-Nancy-Bradfield/dp/0896762173/ref=asc_df_0896762173/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312057344057&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=156683503301210206&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003533&hvtargid=pla-417140902281&psc=1&region_id=373786 It's an extremely helpful resource!

@a.a.c2171 2 года назад

What book is that??? I need it!!!!!! And I adore this dress! Excellent workmanship!

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

Thank you so much! The book is "Costume in Detail" by Nancy Bradfield - it's a must-have for historical dress reference!

@laurapajamas612 2 года назад

What a lovely dress! What is the name of the book you reference?

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

Thank you! The book is "Costume in Detail" by Nancy Bradfield

@lauralazar659 2 года назад

I am very curious about what hand sewing needle you used for the hand sewing. It seems rather long. Please and thank you 😊

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

Hello! It's called a milliner's needle (though I've never done millinery LOL) - the brand I like is called Bohin. They're really smooth and easy to sew with!

@TealCheetah Год назад

What is that really long needle you use?

@Pour_La_Victoire Год назад

It's a "Bohin" brand needle, lightweight and excellent for gathering!

@tasnimrahmanhridi6957 2 года назад

What is the name of the sleeve??

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

From my research, I couldn't find a specific name for this style of sleeve. It's just a short sleeve with two ruffles sewn onto it.

@tasnimrahmanhridi6957 2 года назад

What is name of the gown??

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

This style of gown can be called a yoked fan front or yoked full bodice dress. It didn't have a specific name during its time.

@YouWouldntStealABag 2 года назад

how many yards of fabric did you use?

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

I used 5 yards of fabric, but my fabric came precut in a 1.5 yard piece and a 3.5 yard piece, which posed some challenges for laying out the dress pattern pieces.

@YouWouldntStealABag 2 года назад

@@Pour_La_Victoire thanks, I went shopping and bought around that amount eye balling it. are the skirt panels 3 even pieces? edit; never mind I'm an idiot who didn't watch the research part of the video lol

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

@@YouWouldntStealABag I recommend getting closer to 6 yards of fabric as I was really cutting it close with just the 5 yards 😁

@YouWouldntStealABag 2 года назад

@@Pour_La_Victoire thanks for the help :) I heard mention you were cutting it close so I got closer to 7. love the video btw

@tymanung6382 Год назад

With French title of your site, do you show specifically French 1800s styles if they existed, perhaps to copy dresses of novelist George Sand, workers and women s activists like Flora Tristan. or earlier, in 1848 Jeanne Deroin , later, Louis Michel of 1871 fame. ?

@tymanung6382 Год назад

Also, as this seems to be US, what about copying dresses of 1848 founders of US women s movement' s white European American section, in Seneca Falls, NY. ?

@tasnimrahmanhridi6957 2 года назад

Did u wear crinoline??

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

I wore 2 cotton petticoats and 1 corded petticoat under this dress 🙂

@luvlaneyluv Месяц назад

Very impressive tailoring skills 🧡 Even though this period of dress can be triggering for some, I can appreciate the craftsmanship.

@Pour_La_Victoire Месяц назад

Thank you so much!

@POLMAZURKA 2 года назад

Are there enough people in South Orange ,new jersey, to attend and support a series of victorian Dance classes in anticpation of holding a victorian Ball? Contacts please .

@Pour_La_Victoire 2 года назад

Hi! I'm not aware of any such groups in NJ, but the Country Dance New York and Monmouth County Historical Sewing Group might have some leads. The Armistice Ball is held annually in Morristown; that group might have some connections to Victorian dancing groups. The only historical balls I've attended have been in Connecticut or Massachusetts, but I'm sure there's something similar in the garden state!

@TealCheetah Год назад

This turned out great!

@Pour_La_Victoire Год назад

Thank you!