IKEA Gown: Making an 1780’s Bodice

Hello I’m Sophie. Welcome to the beginning of my sewing journey, come along with me through all the mistakes and seam ripping! And hopefully feel some solidarity that there are others bumbling their way through this hobby. Follow me on Instagram to see what I’m currently working on- This video is the first part in making a 1780’s Italian gown with the American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Dressmaking. Many in the costuming communities have made their own “IKEA Gowns” because it is a great cheap way to get fabric in an 18th century appropriate pattern (Just search #IKEAGown on Instagram for inspiration). In this video I will be creating the bodice which will involve scaling up the gridded pattern in the AD book and fitting it to my dimension. *Disclaimer* I am very much an amateur seamstress and make many mistakes. Pattern: American Duchess Pattern- Materials Used: Outer Fabric- My specific duvet has been