Chocolate Brocade Francaise

A circa 1760 silk brocade Robe a la Francaise.

 

Inspiration & Resources

Useful Books & Links Arnold, Janet. Patterns of Fashion: English Women's Dresses and Their Construction, c.1660-1860. New York: Drama Book, 1984.

Waugh, Norah. The Cut of Women's Clothes. New York: Routledge, 1968.

Katherine's Tutorial

Kendra's Diary

Pleating Diagram on Marquise.de

My Rose Francaise

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