The dress consists of two parts - a skirt and a tunic. The design of the dress comes from the French magazine “La Mode Illustree” from 1876. Nevertheless, it has been adapted to the needs of a bigger bustle (from 1882). First of all, the train of the skirl and tunic has been removed, it has … Continue reading →

The dress consists of a bodice with an outer skirt and petticoat. The dress’s bodice has two layers. The inner bodice – stays has been made of two layers of linen, stiffened with soft reeds. The whole surface is covered with tunnels, the only place that has not been stiffened is at the … Continue reading →

The dress has been made in accordance with the model published in the magazine titled “La Mode Ilustree” No. 38. It has been sewn of plum taffeta. There are two parts: a bodice and a skirt. The two parts are decorated by trimmings in the form of a black appliqué (decoration design was … Continue reading →

The design of this dress, together with its sewing pattern comes from the French magazine “La Mode Illustree” No. 6 from 7 February 1869. It is a formal dress made of sateen. Dresses from that period of time have characteristic sloping shoulders and a wide crinoline skirt. The shape of … Continue reading →