Finishing my 1780s Gown | Big Costume REVEAL

My big 18th-century costume is finally complete with this dress I made using a discontinued Ikea duvet cover set. If you haven't seen part one of this dress series, check that out here: https://youtu.be/W6CrmFz_WnQ In this video, I finish up the bodice, sleeves, and hem; hike a literal mountain; and do lots and lots of hand-sewing - and then lots of unpicking of that hand-sewing... *** SUPPLIES *** Pattern: Black Snail - Robe a la Anglaise 1770-90 https://www.patterns.bplaced.net/schnitte/schnitt_detail.php?itemnr=42 Ikea Duvet cover: search “Sprangort” on eBay *** REFERENCES *** The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking: https://amzn.to/36twprc (affiliate link) *** 1780s SEWING *** 1780s Gown Pt 1: https://youtu.be/W6CrmFz_WnQ Front-lacing Stays: https://youtu.be/H1g1NqEvhpc (+Finishing the stomacher for the stays): https://youtu.be/Z-hOgSaYjLY Big silk bonnet: https://youtu.be/n_p7esTcvG4 Split bum pad: https://youtu.be/AQrGUJ-3Nbg *** MUSIC *** Courtesy of EpidemicSound.com *** CONNECT *** Follow me on Instagram @dixiediy: http://instagram.com/dixiediy I blog at http://dixiediy.com I may not always have time to respond to all comments but know that I do appreciate them!