Sewing a Robe à la Française || PART 1

Welcome to Part 1 of my Sacque back gown!
This video has been a long time coming, and I am so excited to finally be posting my construction process of a Robe à la Française!
I want to say a huge thank you everyone who has been following my journey thus far and for all the amazing comments and encouragement you have been giving me along the way!
I hope you all enjoy Part 1 and I will see you soon with part 2!
ALSO Thank you American Duchess for putting out such an awesome book! I am really excited books #2
The following links are affiliate links, so if you decide to purchase one of the books below I may receive a small commission. It doesn't change the price of the books, and these funds help me to continue to purchase materials for new projects!
Recommended Reading:
American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking
- Lauren Stowell & Abby Cox
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The Cut of Women's Clothes - Norah Waugh
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Costume in Detail 1730-1930 - Nancy Bradfield
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Patterns of Fashion Vol. 1 - Janet Arnold
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Period Costume for Stage and Screen 1500 - 1800 - Jean Hunnisett
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#HistoricalSewing #WestCoastSeamstress # Robealafrancaise

[@Ellaodi]

Thank you for showing us and explaining this technique. I've heard it said so many times but actually seeing the rectangles cut that way to create the front and back makes so much more sense now thank you

[@Malèna_Mehrie]

Thank you! Always happy to watch your videos! Very simple and informative, I learned a lot, thanks to you! And you are always so radiant and positive! I look forward to the next video. I, too, decided to sew La Robe a La Française,but did not dare, so your video, I like manna!

[@susanpolastaples9688]

I am a new subscriber and I loved the portions of the Robe a la Française seen on your vlog on Co Co. Watching your previous vlogs on this from the beginning of construction of the undergarments makes me want to learn to sew. Just wait until the COVID pandemic is over and I'm back at work saving for a machine. Thanks for the pleasure and joy you bring.

[@joniibryant6462]

Yay! You're back! So happy that you're sharing your progress with us again. I kid you not, when I saw the notification I did a freaking happy dance! 😊

[@EnchantedRoseCostumes]

Thank you for sticking around! I promise you will get to see the gown this time! ;) part 2 is filmed and needs editing, and part 3 is mostly filmed :)

[@KD-nd5gu]

Your work is so quality, I'm glad I found your videos!

[@EnchantedRoseCostumes]

Thank you!! I'm glad you are enjoying the videos! :)

[@kareningram5692]

Yay I'm so glad you're back!

[@EnchantedRoseCostumes]

I'm back! I have several videos in the filming and editing process right now so keep an eye of my channel!

[@AllIsWellaus]

I'm a visual artist and apart from the beautiful work you are doing, I'm really impressed by the angles on how you are filming. I have struggled with that aspect, so it's cool to see that it is possible.

[@alicialong9017]

I’m excited to try the mock mantua stitch! Thanks for including the info on it being historical. That’s helpful to a newbie like me that’s try to soak up that knowledge without much time to sit and really read on the topic :)

[@izzycope884]

Thank you for posting, thee give me more motivation to finish my projects :)

[@EnchantedRoseCostumes]

Anything to help a fellow costumer! ;)

[@Zelapfinia]

Thank you

[@EnchantedRoseCostumes]

Zelapfinia yay! I would love to see it when you are finished!

[@celticgoddess81]

Thank you for turning down the music. I really enjoy watching your progress!

[@sublimnalphish7232]

Very nice. Not a big fan of pink but how can I even slightly dislike the beautiful silk used. Stunning even in pink , which I think is wonderful. Xcited to see more.

[@EnchantedRoseCostumes]

Thank you :) I am glad liked the video even though its pink ;)

[@sublimnalphish7232]

Enchanted Rose Costumes lol.

[@fancierthangreen]

Love it! Perfect music honey!!!

[@robincrean]

Love your skills!

[@dedeshikaalabi-mensah9471]

You did a great job😍

[@EnchantedRoseCostumes]

Dedeshika Alabi-Mensah thank you 😄 I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@1DanielleLouise]

Amazing! Just finished part 4. As someone who hasn't actually sewn anything yet, I'm quite overwhelmed haha. I will be frankensteining a dress together for the time being, but hope I'm this advanced to start from scratch sooner than later! I was curious if you made your own stays and panniers and if not, where did you get them? I've been scouring etsy for stays and panniers but I don't know how to choose them.

[@EnchantedRoseCostumes]

Thank you! I did make my own stays and panniers :) I used the 1740s pattern from corsets and crinolines for my first pair and I used the pattern from costume close up for my maternity stays which are the ones you see in this video. And I can't remember which pattern I used for my panniers, but I do have videos of me making both the stays and panniers on my channel.

[@EnchantedRoseCostumes]

Also if you don't want to make stays, I have heard great things about redthreaded's stays and corsets!

[@1DanielleLouise]

@@EnchantedRoseCostumes Thank you, I will be checking out ALLLL of your videos and will have a look at redthreaded too!

[@1DanielleLouise]

Just wanted to say that I did end up getting stays from Redthreaded and they are amazing! Thanks for the recommendation :)

[@1DanielleLouise]

@@EnchantedRoseCostumes I completely forgot I made these comments one year ago lol. I have been rewatching the videos throughout the last year and I think I made other comments recently about how I'm just going to dive in. Watching one more time and making a list of the stitches and techniques I want to learn and then it's GO TIME!

[@niranjankiri4973]

Very nice .you show which cloths and how much cloth need that you show .thanks

[@historysgreatestmysteries7633]

How much fabric did you use? Not counting the petticoat :) Beautiful work!

[@EnchantedRoseCostumes]

If I remember correctly it was 13 meters for the gown.

[@EnchantedRoseCostumes]

And thank you 💗

[@oryxcalrissian6917]

I wanted to ask: where can I find fabrics for a robe a la francaise? I’ve been scouring the internet and I can’t find suitable sellers.

[@EnchantedRoseCostumes]

If you want 100% silk, Silk Baron in the US has beeeeeautiful silk. But, it is really pricey. If you don't want 100%silk, a faux silk taffeta would work and there are a few vendors on etsy that carry lovely faux silks. Definitely order a sample to check the weight because some can be super thin tissue taffeta. I think Rachel maksy used a satin for her starbucks francaise a couple years ago. If you want cotton, ikea has some fabulous 18th century prints! Here is a blog from someone who made her francaise from a duvet cover from Ikea! www.couturemayah.info/Ikea%20francaise/eng_ikeafrancaise.html I hope this helps! And good luck! 😄

[@EnchantedRoseCostumes]

Burnley and Trowbridge, Renaissance Fabrics, and Ensembles of the Past are also great vendors, but their fabric are on the more expensive side.

[@animaarmah3711]

hello can you provide links for the pattern you used in this video pls

[@EnchantedRoseCostumes]

I followed the instructions in the American Duchess 18th Century Dressmaking Book (amzn.to/47O3E7t) and modified their pattern to my size. American Duchess did release a pattern with Simplicity if you are wanting to use a commercial pattern (amzn.to/45aCaqQ). I hope this helps! 😊

[@Traybuff]

Nice start still a bit to fast in places.

[@leahreinsager8237]

What sewing machine do you use/suggest for this type of costuming?

[@EnchantedRoseCostumes]

leah reinsager I have an Industrial SunStar KM-250A. You should be able to sew this on any machine or by hand if you are up to the challenge 😊

[@kajalsahu8552]

please tell me fabric name

[@EnchantedRoseCostumes]

The fabric I'm using is a fuchsia and gold shot silk. The Warp thread is fuchsia and the Weft thread is golden.

[@menneciercorinne2675]

Hooooooo que oui c'est vraiment super et je trouve que vous avez beaucoup de goût juste dommage que vous ne mettiez pas les dimensions en français aussi juste les chiffres se serrais génial

[@EnchantedRoseCostumes]

Thank you! The measurements I use change for every person :) The width of my silk is 40" (101cm), the length depends on the side measurement taken from the waist to floor over the pocket hoops. I hope that helps :)

[@menneciercorinne2675]

101 cm de large ?

[@menneciercorinne2675]

Ferez vous la suite pour la robe à la française svp ? J'ai hâte de voire la suite

[@menneciercorinne2675]

Je ne parle pas du tout anglais donc pour moi c'est très difficile de comprendre les messure

[@EnchantedRoseCostumes]

mennecier corinne I don't speak French, I am using Google translate 😉 the width of my silk off the bolt was 40" (101cm)wide. The next video in this series will hopefully be ready in the next couple weeks. 😄

[@rickybaumgartner5635]

It looks like a skirt not a robe

[@abbievandenakker5038]

Thank you for sharing the petticoat construction! It’s wonderful. It was also really helpful to see how you draped and pleated it.

[@EnchantedRoseCostumes]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@pay1370]

lovely! can't wait to see the rest :)

[@EnchantedRoseCostumes]

pay1370 thank you! I'm currently editing the second video, and almost finished filming the third so it won't be to long of a wait 😉

[@voluptuouscosplay2452]

Eeeeeeh!!! Its finally here!!!!! Just in time too! Im making a Robe a la francaise for October

[@alaskacosplay]

I have a question about the back of the petticoat. Is it normal to use a different material for the back? Ive seen a few other costubers do the same thing but I never really understood why the backs are not made of the same fabric as the front of the petticoats. Other than that, I love your petticoat and dress.

[@menneciercorinne2675]

Vidéo magnifique j'adore toutes vos vidéos je trouve ça génial bravo vous êtes très doué merciiiiiiiii

[@EnchantedRoseCostumes]

Thank you for the lovely comment! I am glad you are enjoying my videos!

[@DipityS]

Thank you so much for sharing your creation and letting us learn from you - I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. I noticed a distinct lack of jumping up and down yelling and cursing when you had to take the two unneeded panels out - which I think shows you have the patience of a saint - because I imagine unpicking the seams was just the start - I'm not a sewer myself - not much of one at least - but I imagine you had to remove the panels from the just bound waistband as well - then fix the hem line - even after calming down I'd have been a little snippy in the video when I got to that bit ;)

[@monkeymey08]

Where do you get your fabric?

[@EnchantedRoseCostumes]

Ebay yeeeeeeeears ago.

[@mircaedesmedhurst8152]

I love your petticoat, I have been sewing for quite a while but being self taught wasn't fantastic at a few thing, I have been watching you and bernadette banner and between the two of you I have learned so much in two weeks that my sewing has come along leaps and bounds, especially my handsewing so thank you for that, you are an inspiration

[@Timetravellingdoll]

I'm doing a doll with the same Ish style, gown, the construction is so useful!

[@TheCozyReadingCorner]

By any chance would you be will to send me instructions step by for this outfit i absolutely love it and would love to use your design as inspiration

[@Julia-qi8ti]

Thank you for the most easy-to-follow tutorial that I've seen so far!

[@lexygirl1786]

What is the difference between a fell, whip, and hem stitch?

[@Cilean69]

So how did you come to get the petticoat pattern? Many people do not know how to drape, so you need to do a 1.2 and show how you got to that point!!

[@EnchantedRoseCostumes]

The pattern is only rectangles 😊 I figured out how long to make them by taking the side measurement over the hoops, the width measurement is the width of the material 😄 you can also check out my shaped petticoat video for more info.