Chemise a la Reine Faire?! A dress that's historical, fantasy, and more

This 18th Century chemise gown is beautiful, versatile, and full of history. My friend Sara asked me to sew this for her without realizing it was a real 18th Century fashion, but she'll be wearing it to renaissance faires, as a fantasy costume, and as a comfortable modern summer dress! This gown was made popular by Marie Antoinette, but that's only a small part of a much bigger story-- it began as the "robe a la Creole" in the Caribbean. Sadly but unsurprisingly its history is fraught with racism and exploitation, but it would be irresponsible to shy away from confronting the not-so-pretty context of our pretty historical dresses. Join my Patreon for behind-the-scenes updates, pattern diagrams, research lists, monthly video chats, and more! https://www.patreon.com/snappydragonstudios Or, you can buy me some Ko-Fi : https://ko-fi.com/snappydragon Follow me on IG for more stitchy business : @missSnappyDragon For business inquiries, send an e-mail to : SnappyDragonStitches at Gmail dot Com I do not take personal costume/sewing or research commissions. Want to send me letters? Send mail to PO Box 3884, Berkeley CA, 94703! Letters and cards only please 💚 @Noodle.Stitch on Instagram, "Creole Context" story highlight : https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/17882822029625879/ More historical contect : https://earlyamericanists.com/2018/09/11/creole-comforts-and-french-connections-a-case-study-in-caribbean-dress/ Following the chemise dress through the French Revolution : h