Hello I’m Sophie. Welcome to the beginning of my sewing journey, come along with me through all the mistakes and seam ripping! And hopefully feel some solidarity that there are others bumbling their way through this hobby.

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This video is the final part in making a 1780’s Italian gown with the American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking. Many in the costuming communities have made their own “IKEA Gowns” because it is a great cheap way to get fabric in an 18th century appropriate pattern (Just search #IKEAGown on Instagram for inspiration). In this video I will be attaching the skirt to the bodice and finishing the whole outfit.

*Disclaimer* I am very much an amateur seamstress and make many mistakes.

Video Clip about thimbles is from Abby Cox’s video on using metal thimbles. I love her videos and she inspires me to be a better hand sewist.
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1:30 Making the Skirt
6:27 Sleeves
12:55 Seam Finishes
18:38 Trimming and Hemming
23:13 Final Product


Pattern:
American Duchess Pattern- [ Ссылка ]

Materials Used:
Outer Fabric- My specific duvet has been discontinued but there are many similar available [ Ссылка ]
American Duchess Blog about IKEA Fabrics- [ Ссылка ]
Sewing Machine- Husqvarna Viking 100 that I got used
Cutting Mat and Ruler- [ Ссылка ]

I was inspired by many channels here which focus on Historical Costuming to finally try to do it on my own, even though I have almost no experience sewing. These are some of the wonderful ladies I was inspired by:

American Duchess: [ Ссылка ]
Bernadette Banner: [ Ссылка ]
Costuming Drama: [ Ссылка ]
Morgan Donner:
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Hat to Hem: [ Ссылка ]

Music from YouTube Studio Library
English Country Garden- Aaron Kenny
No. 9 Esthers Waltz- Esther Abrami
Night Snow- Asher Fulero
Bike Sharing to Paradise- Dan Bodan
Noir Et Blanc Vie- AnaCaptainslogue
No.7 Alone with my Thoughts- Esther Abrami
Summer Symphony Ball- Sir Cubworth
The Two Seasons- Dan Bodan
Invitation to the Castle Ball- Doug Maxwell

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