1750s Travelling Ensemble Vital Stats: Project began: September 2004 Project completed: 3/4/05 Total cost: $17 ($14 for fabric, $3 for muslin, I already had the rest) # broken needles: 4 from when I originally gathered the petticoat # total hours spent: not sure . . . probably at least 25 # needle wounds: none - write it in the history books! Materials: mystery fabric, muslin, linen, reeds for the stays, white cotton fabric for petticoat, blue linen for cartridge pleating, leftover ribbon from a Christmas present, lace from a tablecloth turned curtain, binding tape, linen for shift and drawers Project Rundown: Quite fun to do, although it probably still needs some pocket hoops, but those will have to wait for another time. It ended up being a bit short waisted somehow, even with numerous fittings and seam allowances. Guess that will have to be added to the good 'ol learning experience file. Project Mission: To redo the entire project since I have since found it + better views of the front and back in Patterns of Fashion and the museum website that currently has ownership. Project Description: Traveling ensemble including 'coat' with ruffled sleeves, bow detail on bodice closure, and pleated coat skirt; cartridge pleated skirt; lace 'scarf' for neckline; pleated petticoat; shift; and drawers All original content of this site © www.aflightoffancy.com, 2005-2011.  For more information on the use of anything contained on this site, please see my Copyright Information page.