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Making the Rose Francaise, Part 3

January 26, 2012 - comments
Next up we have sleeves!
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Making the Rose Francaise, Part 2

January 23, 2012 - comments
Continuing with the rose francaise construction notes, here is how I draped the front and attached the skirts.
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Making the Rose Francaise, Part 1

January 22, 2012 - comments
I thought I would share some detailed construction pictures and notes of how I made my rose francaise. It’s not a tutorial, per se, but keeping a record will help me remember what I did next time I make this style. Read more...

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Rose Française - Plans and Inspiration

January 1, 2012 - comments
My first project of 2012 is a new Robe a la Française made from some gorgeous rose silk taffeta. I’m attending an 18th century dinner at the beginning of February, and while I have a perfectly good Française already, I couldn’t resist the urge to make a new one. It’s been three years since I made the aqua Française and I’ve worn it at least half a dozen times so I don’t feel that guilty. Read more...

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