How to Sew a Victorian Dress | Recreating an Original 1847 Fan Front Dress

[@zainylainy1]

I am totally amazed! You are a sewing genius! I learned so much from you on this video. The detail you put into this dress puts me to shame! I’ve been know to just zoom up a pattern lickety split. I think I’m going to slow down and get this kind of quality garment that you have. Thank you for a superb video!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you appreciate seeing all the detail 😊

[@athenathegreatandpowerful6365]

​@@Pour_La_Victoire Sorry for bothering you. At the 2.43 mark- which book it that? I keep looking at books and none seem to be what I'd like. That one looks like IT. 🥺

[@athenathegreatandpowerful6365]

​@@Pour_La_Victoirefound it via the petticoat tutorial yay!

[@KelseyDrummer]

Your hand stitching is LOVELY! So pretty and precise, and you do it so quickly!

[@mitchmangles]

This is the most incredible thing i have ever seen! I cant even believe how much work you put into your beautiful dress. Beyond!!!!!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Wow, thank you so much!

[@EdwardianTailor]

The dress is gorgeous! I am impressed. The video was sew engaging. The camera angles and your instructions were clear. I thoroughly enjoyed all of this video. I’m excited to see more!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you! As I'm still learning about camera angles and lighting, your positive feedback means a lot to me 😊

[@katherinemorelle7115]

This is going straight on my projects list, and right to the top! What a perfect summer dress! And as it’s currently summer where I am, I guess the next project I was just about to start is just gonna have to wait. I NEED this dress. Though I think I might make it a solid colour to better fit the rest of my history bounding wardrobe. This was just wonderful!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Yay, I'm so glad! Thank you! I think this would look lovely in a solid fabric - that would really show off the pleats!

[@user-js2zd5tv8m]

Ok now I want to make this for my daughter. It's stunning 🤩 maybe after I finish my other dozen sewing projects I've started.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Wonderful!

[@annapijanska407]

for cartridge pleats you can also use checked ribbon with even pattern. I used it for my first 1840s skirt and it worked wonderful

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Ooo, I'll have to try that one day!

[@leila1700]

Thank you so much for the video. I am learning a lot from watching you sewing.

[@kristensederstrom4357]

I have watched your video or parts of it at least ten times now while trying to sew the Laughing Moon 114 dress. Thank you for all your help.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Yay, I'm so glad it's helpful!

[@JequirityBlue]

I've loved the original dress from the Met for ages, and was thrilled to see your version! Angela Clayton had previously also done a version (and even adapted it into a pattern for mccalls), which was where I first saw it, and it was very cool to see how the two versions diverged, especially with the added references you cited- I'm not very confident in drafting/draping myself, but I'm definitely going to try out making something similar combining that pattern and some of your research and techniques. Wonderful vid, and glad to have found your channel!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you! I struggle with draping on myself, so modifying patterns to get the look I'm going for is a doable compromise -- I highly recommend you try it!

I bow before your bias piecing prowess, lol. The dress is beautiful, I also really liked hearing the research behind the project at the beginning!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much! The bias piecing amazed me too - I really didn't think I'd have enough, considering most of my bias strips were barely two inches long! I hope someday soon we can wear our ruffly-sleeves 1840s dresses together :)

[@cor3944]

I imagine, it has been difficult that fine woven cotton fabric and that amazing print.. Very lovely outcome of a real Biedermeier dress. Well made❤

[@DixieDIY]

This was a great tutorial and the finished dress is perfect! I'm amazed that you could get such good pattern matching with so little fabric to work with and so impressed you managed to use up almost all the fabric!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@r8chlletters]

Very impressive! I admit I will gladly cheat with modern methods and equipment but watching what you did by hand was something special 🤍

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you 😊

[@JoGaPeach4259]

This dress is beautiful! How clever you are! I just came across your channel, and its so relaxing to me to watch you create these sewing masterpieces.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you 😊 so glad you're enjoying my videos!

[@CatariaNigra]

So beautiful! I want to buy the Angela Clayton McCalls pattern, which highly resembles your design, and want to make one for myself! 😍

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much! You should try it, this is such a fun dress style to wear :)

[@erincluff9285]

Beautiful

[@sujathamohanram]

Beautiful!please continue sharing!

[@belledobson2007]

So impressed with garment and with your beautiful clear instructions. Best instructional video I’ve ever seen.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you, really appreciate your feedback 😊

[@hazel8071]

This is so helpful and detailed!! Thank you so much!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you 😊

[@The_Viking_Highlander]

That was amazing. A captivating tutorial. Beautifully narrated and edited. And the dress is absolute perfection #chefskiss

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so very much 🥰🥰

[@griseldis]

I have seen this dress on the internet and thought, how pretty it was! You did a lovely recreation, it suits so well, wonderful! And I love your hairstyle, everything is perfect!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@freehugs8670]

I am amazed by your patience during the process and the wonderful outcome

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much 😊 it was soothing to just take my time with this project!

[@mjdc2533]

Seems comfortable and even has a certain modern feel.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thanks! I wore it for a whole day of cooking and cleaning and can confirm that it's a comfy dress!

[@isisphlyx]

I learnt a lot from your video. Be making my own dress too.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Wonderful!

[@albina8536]

I share your interest in the clothes of the past centuries, but I haven't gone that far yet))) I'll be braver! Thank you for the inspiration, your work is great! And yes, I love hand sewing.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Wonderful ❤

[@Ventura0404]

You’re very pleasant to listen to very knowledgeable and you’re a good teacher thank you

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you're enjoying my videos 😊

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

That dress is so pretty! There’s one on my wish list now!

[@sunriseeyes0]

This is such a beautiful job! Now I want to make one too! Thank you for sharing your sewing process and reference images too! 💗🙏🏽

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much 😊

[@timestreel4384]

Wow! The dress is a triumph and your explanation of the details is really clear. I'm about to embark on 1840s sewing adventure and I'll definitely be coming back to consult this video. Thanks for sharing your work!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much!! I'm so glad this is helpful for your 1840s projects ☺️ I'd love to see what you make, do you have an Instagram?

[@marynimocks6791]

Just beautiful!!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much 😊

[@robyn3349]

Thank you! You have demonstrated your techniques clearly! Lovely dress!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much!

[@bowerbirdstyle7661]

Extremely well explained in every detail. I have learned so much from this video! Your techniques and attention to detail are awesome.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it

[@julietetlours]

This is so cool! You did an amazing job and it's funny to see how this dress is perfectly wearable today! I wish I could make one like this but my sewing and maths skills only get me so far!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much! This is such a comfy dress 😄I think you should still give it a try though!

[@jenniferstocker5462]

What a pretty dress! Obviously your research was well worth it!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so very much!

[@sheilam.4538]

Beautiful work and very easy to listen to!🤩

[@TealCheetah]

This turned out great!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you!

[@katjakuitunen6961]

I loved this. Now I need to make a similar kind of dress.

[@vickipeck3624]

Stunning! You are soooo talented!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@melissahaney1283]

Absolutely gorgeous! I am just starting my 1826 dress

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you! Good luck on your new dress, may the sleeves be in your favor!

[@lisascenic]

Really lovely! Thank you for sharing your thoughtful and meticulous process in this video.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much!

[@lauraoergel6003]

This was so si so beautiful!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you 😊

[@philippaperinski1428]

Absolutely beautiful! I really admire your extreme skill and patience.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you very much!

[@helenasnopek5431]

This is absolutely gorgeous! And what a wonderfully clear and helpful tutorial. I will definitely rewatch this when I (hopefully) make my first 1840s dress later this year!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad this will be helpful for your first 1840s dress!!

[@BB-or8gi]

This was really lovely and that dress is SO CUTE! Well done!!!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@legoartis]

What an amazing work, so empressive and so inspiring!! The results are simply marvelous

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much 😊

[@KatelynKearns]

Good job making what little fabric you had work! It really is amazing how little fabric one actually needs for piping, isn't it?

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you! The piping truly amazed me 😊 I think I'll only cut piping from scraps from here on out!

[@KatelynKearns]

Also, the finished gown turned out lovely!

[@KatelynKearns]

@@Pour_La_Victoire That's exactly what I do. No need to waste larger bits of fabric on something that small. You did a great job matching the print on those tiny scraps, too!

[@wahlermarie-fx1gt]

Magnifique travaille Mercier BEAUCOUP je me suis abonnée 😀

[@mariasimao9028]

Maravilha ❤ Estou encantada.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Muito obrigada ❤️

[@mariasimao9028]

@@Pour_La_Victoire O seu trabalho merecia divulgação maior. É louvável que descubra , por exemplo, trajes típicos de Portugal e os recrie na perfeição. Faz-me viajar pela História do meu país que deixei em 1997...

[@bloomfieldartsacademyatsac4033]

stunning

[@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647]

Fantatic job

[@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647]

:)

[@lynnejones257]

Brilliant tutorial! Thank you so much. ❤️👏🥰

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Glad you liked it!!

[@SuperNovaSirius]

How does this video have so few Likes? It's so informative and good to follow! ♥

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you for your kind words 😊

[@SuperNovaSirius]

@@Pour_La_Victoire I'm making my own 1850s dress in a week and your video was a major help in letting me figure out how to go about it. I'll credit you in the video, once I upload it. Will nbe starting KZbin this next week.

[@luvlaneyluv]

Very impressive tailoring skills 🧡 Even though this period of dress can be triggering for some, I can appreciate the craftsmanship.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much!

[@mariamanuelasilva5987]

Amazing

[@stephaniew2545]

This is just beautiful!!!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much 😊

[@goldogwolly]

Such a fantastic video, you explain everything so clearly! Do you think liberty tana lawn would work for this dress?

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you! I think Liberty Lawn would be an excellent choice, and would be a great match for the gathered elements of this dress.

[@JN-pl4rt]

Que lindo 😍! Parabéns 👏👏👏 Por favor ,pode colocar legenda português? 😊😘

[@a.a.c2171]

What book is that??? I need it!!!!!! And I adore this dress! Excellent workmanship!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much! The book is "Costume in Detail" by Nancy Bradfield - it's a must-have for historical dress reference!

[@nondwe5573]

Wow I like this dress❤,,I wish I could do it for myself,,but the top part,I don't know how you cut those.pcs

[@ladyjusticesusan]

I love this so much!!!!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you 🥰

[@bobbihiggins4025]

Amazing job! I just happened to stumble on this vid while doing research for 1840s dresses. Your's looks wonderful! I love the print you chose! But, what was that book you showed with the sketches and detail work? I wouldn't mind getting my hands on a copy. I've been looking for something like that for a while now.

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much! The book is Costume in Detail by Nancy Bradfield. It's an incredibly helpful resource for decoding and cataloging details!

[@bobbihiggins4025]

@@Pour_La_Victoire Thank you!!! It's going on my Christmas list! ^_^

[@carolbarbee5653]

It's a beautiful dress😍

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you 😊

[@MelanieNMcKee]

Where can I get a copy of that wonderful book you are leafing through?

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

It's Costume In Detail by Nancy Bradfield and it's available on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Costume-Detail-1730-1930-Nancy-Bradfield/dp/0896762173/ref=asc_df_0896762173/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312057344057&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=156683503301210206&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9003533&hvtargid=pla-417140902281&psc=1&region_id=373786 It's an extremely helpful resource!

[@lauralazar659]

I am very curious about what hand sewing needle you used for the hand sewing. It seems rather long. Please and thank you 😊

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Hello! It's called a milliner's needle (though I've never done millinery LOL) - the brand I like is called Bohin. They're really smooth and easy to sew with!

[@cinnamon9390]

Also, how many hours does a project like this take you? I'm assuming it would take me twice that because of lack of experience

[@cinnamon9390]

You remove facing for cleaning??

[@laurapajamas612]

What a lovely dress! What is the name of the book you reference?

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you! The book is "Costume in Detail" by Nancy Bradfield

[@amalabdurrahman494]

😍💚

[@tymanung6382]

With French title of your site, do you show specifically French 1800s styles if they existed, perhaps to copy dresses of novelist George Sand, workers and women s activists like Flora Tristan. or earlier, in 1848 Jeanne Deroin , later, Louis Michel of 1871 fame. ?

[@tymanung6382]

Also, as this seems to be US, what about copying dresses of 1848 founders of US women s movement' s white European American section, in Seneca Falls, NY. ?

[@TealCheetah]

What is that really long needle you use?

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

It's a "Bohin" brand needle, lightweight and excellent for gathering!

[@tasnimrahmanhridi6957]

What is the name of the sleeve??

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

From my research, I couldn't find a specific name for this style of sleeve. It's just a short sleeve with two ruffles sewn onto it.

[@tasnimrahmanhridi6957]

What is name of the gown??

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

This style of gown can be called a yoked fan front or yoked full bodice dress. It didn't have a specific name during its time.

[@POLMAZURKA]

Are there enough people in South Orange ,new jersey, to attend and support a series of victorian Dance classes in anticpation of holding a victorian Ball? Contacts please .

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Hi! I'm not aware of any such groups in NJ, but the Country Dance New York and Monmouth County Historical Sewing Group might have some leads. The Armistice Ball is held annually in Morristown; that group might have some connections to Victorian dancing groups. The only historical balls I've attended have been in Connecticut or Massachusetts, but I'm sure there's something similar in the garden state!

[@tasnimrahmanhridi6957]

Did u wear crinoline??

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

I wore 2 cotton petticoats and 1 corded petticoat under this dress 🙂

[@YouWouldntStealABag]

how many yards of fabric did you use?

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

I used 5 yards of fabric, but my fabric came precut in a 1.5 yard piece and a 3.5 yard piece, which posed some challenges for laying out the dress pattern pieces.

[@YouWouldntStealABag]

@@Pour_La_Victoire thanks, I went shopping and bought around that amount eye balling it. are the skirt panels 3 even pieces? edit; never mind I'm an idiot who didn't watch the research part of the video lol

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

@@YouWouldntStealABag I recommend getting closer to 6 yards of fabric as I was really cutting it close with just the 5 yards 😁

[@YouWouldntStealABag]

@@Pour_La_Victoire thanks for the help :) I heard mention you were cutting it close so I got closer to 7. love the video btw

[@tovekjellerd6552]

Fantastic! Stunning! Clever you!

[@Pour_La_Victoire]

Thank you so much 🥰