I Hand Sewed an 1890s Ball Gown Skirt & Detachable Train

The first part of the Grape Gown series, this video covers the construction of a historical fashion Italian Renaissance Revival style 1890s Victorian ball gown (the skirt and detachable train)! I only had about a month to hand sew a complete historical fashion ensemble for a historical ball, and I documented the process for you all to follow. Typically, I opt for daytime Victorian fashion as I find it a lot more practical, but it was a lot of fun making this historical evening gown and playing around with longer skirt lengths. The ensemble is 100% hand sewn, made from a purple cotton velvet and a lime green silk taffeta. At the end of May, I'll be releasing the construction process for the bodice and hat, and show off the other accessories like a matching reticule, capelet, and more. Late 19th century fashion is a lot of fun to make, and I enjoyed experimenting with new techniques and methods I hadn't tried before. I hope you've enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching and I'll see you in two weeks for the final reveal. 🕯 Support my art on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vbirchwood ✨ Leave a donation: https://ko-fi.com/vbirchwood 🌙 Books I read, supplies I use, gear I film with (affiliate links): https://www.amazon.com/shop/v.birchwood 🪡 Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vasibirchwood/ 📖 Business inquiries: sofie@helmtalentgroup.com Sources: 1890-1901 Fashion Plates: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Freja-_illustrerad_skandinavisk_modetidning_18