Robe A La Anglaise
Draper
Some notes on this project
This is a recreation of the 1785 Robe A La Anglaise from The Met Museum’s Collection
I used a lightweight cotton and lined the bodice with a similar weighted muslin
I used Janet Arnold’s Patterns of Fashion book as a source material and based more of my patterns on this.
Front style lines
Back style lines
Bodice pattern pieces
The back panel of a Robe A L'anglaise is traditionally cut as one piece with the skirt
Finishing the bodice with a cross-stitch
My Dress
Reference Image