I Hand Sewed an 1890s Ball Gown Skirt & Detachable Train

The first part of the Grape Gown series, this video covers the construction of a historical fashion Italian Renaissance Revival style 1890s Victorian ball gown (the skirt and detachable train)!

I only had about a month to hand sew a complete historical fashion ensemble for a historical ball, and I documented the process for you all to follow. Typically, I opt for daytime Victorian fashion as I find it a lot more practical, but it was a lot of fun making this historical evening gown and playing around with longer skirt lengths.

The ensemble is 100% hand sewn, made from a purple cotton velvet and a lime green silk taffeta. At the end of May, I'll be releasing the construction process for the bodice and hat, and show off the other accessories like a matching reticule, capelet, and more.

Late 19th century fashion is a lot of fun to make, and I enjoyed experimenting with new techniques and methods I hadn't tried before.

I hope you've enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching and I'll see you in two weeks for the final reveal.

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Sources:
1890-1901 Fashion Plates:
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Renaissance Revival Fashion:
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Renaissance Revival Art and Architecture:
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Late Victorian High Neck Evening Gown Examples:
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Grape Painting:
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