Woman's Bedgown
"Manteau de Lit" - 1730-1770
A full scale pattern, based on the text and illustrations in Description des Arts et M�tiers, Art du Tailleur, by M. de Garsault, 1769. Commonly worn by working class women as day wear. Sleeve style is "en pagoda". Upper body and sleeves are lined. Several variations of sleeves and body are discussed. Cut and construction based on the original text (as well as illustrations), common techniques of the period, as well as research on bedgowns.
Original French text and English translation, are included!
Also includes illustrations meticulously redrawn from Garsault.
Includes sizes XS-M-L-XL-XXL-XXXL |
