Attempting to Make a Grand Pannier

The adventures of following a simplicity pattern in pursuit of hips twice the with of my shoulders, which were all the rage in the 1700s! I'm not sure how informative this video is, but I hope it's enjoyable! Blog Post about this project: https://doxiequeen1.wordpress.com/2017/01/20/making-a-grand-pannier/ After trying this pannier on my feelings on the silhouette have changed a little bit, butttt I think that has more with the fact that i'm tall, so the shape isn't as exaggerated as I would like. Things Mentioned: Pattern is Simplicity EA363501: http://www.simplicity.com/simplicity-pattern-ea363501-premium-print-on-demand-costume-pattern/EA363501.html#start=9 note: I was sent this pattern but wasn't encouraged to feature or mention it in a video. The fabric is a broadcloth from Jo-anns Twill Tape: http://corsetmaking.com/product/CMS-TT-TTWHT.html Ribbon: https://www.onlinefabricstore.net/3-8-inch-pink-double-face-satin-ribbon-50-yards-.htm Boning: http://corsetmaking.com/category/continuous-boning.html Flat Felled Seam Tutorial (the right way!): http://so-sew-easy.com/flat-felled-seam-finish/ American Duchess Pannier: http://americanduchess.blogspot.com/2013/04/finished-project-18th-century-grand.html Corsets and Crinolines by Norah Waugh (I have a review here https://doxiequeen1.wordpress.com/2016/11/22/historical-costume-reference-book-reviews/) ... If you are interested in seeing more of my work or contacting me, I'll leave links to my various sites below