1760s Casaquin -or- How to make an 18th century Dress From a Single Indian Sari
1760s Casaquin -or- How to make an 18th century Dress From a Single Indian Sari
Pattern: None. Self drafted to mimic styles in extant fashion plates and garments.
Fabric: 100% silk, Indian, made from a single 5 meter sari.
Interlining of cotton twill, medium weight.
Lining of cotton osnaburg, unbleached.
Available on Etsy HEREMeasurements: *this garment utilizes a pinned stomacher closure and has a moderate ease of fit.
Chest: 34-35"
Waist: 27-28.5"
Hip: Free
Hem: 37" at front, 40.5" at back. Cut to fit over large bum roll.
Back width: 11.5" (18th c. silhouette, shoulders thrown back more than typical of modern figures)
Upper Arm Circ.: 13" max.
Closure Method: Spiral lacing at front, covered by pinned stomacher. Jacket edges are then pinned to the stomacher to conceal.
**The rest of the finished garment images
Fabric: 100% silk, Indian, made from a single 5 meter sari.
Interlining of cotton twill, medium weight.
Lining of cotton osnaburg, unbleached.
Chest: 34-35"
Waist: 27-28.5"
Hip: Free
Hem: 37" at front, 40.5" at back. Cut to fit over large bum roll.
Back width: 11.5" (18th c. silhouette, shoulders thrown back more than typical of modern figures)
Upper Arm Circ.: 13" max.
Closure Method: Spiral lacing at front, covered by pinned stomacher. Jacket edges are then pinned to the stomacher to conceal.
**The rest of the finished garment imagesComments
