Anna

From Disney's Frozen!

we took a bunch of friends to the drive in to see it... 

and I liked it so much I went and saw it at the cinemas a few weeks later too!

I am making the dress!

I really wanted to make Anna's Coronation Dress

I had a big pettie-coat that would poof out the skirt and I was getting excited...

but I knew I didn't have the fabric.

 

- BUT - 

when I got home I went through my materials and...

I HAD EVERY THING NEEDED FOR HER WINTER DRESS!!!

Yes. I was thrilled.

Chemise

Basic Chemise pattern

...but I didn't cut it wide enough for me, so I had to slit the back so it would fit!

My First Corset

Of cause, when sewing historically, though you put lots of work into the outer dress/design/intricate patterns etc. You really start with the underwear. 

It is the most important part.  

So to make it easier I bought the pattern: Butteric B4254

as the base, then fit and change bits to my liking.

I used Spiral Steel Boning. 

(for my first corset, I must say it was a bit of a challenge, 

but the end result is great and lasting!) 

...Took me ages stitching the bias tape

END RESULT

                                                                                 

Also you can see I've made some pockets and a bumb roll or false rump.

these are the undergarments for my 1700's day dresses.

18th Century dress

Sleeve pattern

 bodice pattern

1700's Day Dress

Miss Elizabeth Swann

My recreation of Elizabeth's night gown and robe from "Pirates of the Caribbean"