The First Francaise Project an 18th Century Sewing Experiment

This project is about the DEconstruction of the first Robe a la Franciase I ever sewed. My goal is to free up the large about of silk yardage trapped in this gown I ll never wear again and turn it into a brand new dress Why Most importantly, I m hoping to make people think about historical reuse. This practice was common in the eighteenth century and is a good lesson for modern historical costumers. It s in the end you get a bunch of free fabric and a new dress This video is Part