Making an 18th century gown from Ikea materials

Presenting an 18th century dress I made with materials and fabrics from Ikea. The fabric is the "Ljusöga" model, a fabric print based on historical eighteenth century examples. This dress is based on historical examples but I am not a dress historian, this is not really historically accurate. I used mostly the sewing machine to make this gown, and of course the DIY trim from an Ikea bag was just a fun thing to do. It is worn over the historical underwear, shift, corset (stays) and petticoat I made before:

❤️Thanks for watching. I love making costumes and cosplays and hope to share a lot more sewing process, tell me what you think !

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🕘Timestamps:

00:00 Intro
01:00​ Sewing the cotton lining for the dress bodice
01:35​ Cutting the IKEA flower fabric for the outside dress bodice
04:21​ Sewing the pleated over skirt
06:07​ Sewing under skirt like the petticoat
06:59​ Decoration DIY, making the trim
08:39 Reveal of the gown, dressing up a historical lady

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English Country Garden by Aaron Kenny

Music by @joakimkarudmusic
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[joeskittles]

"Tiny sad cape" absolutely murdered me LMAO, it looks so great!

[zelielou]

as a french person i really really appreciate how you mix english and french memes in the editing, genius

[karowolkenschaufler]

the "annoyed in french" sound is the same as my annoyed sound in german. XD

[BlueMerStudios]

That sleeve trick is LIFE CHANGING! How have I never seen it before??? Amazing!

[FrizziNova]

I've seen many IKEA fabrics used in a costume but your Idea to turn the bag handles into ruffles is really really cool. I'd even wear it to a historical outing just to see if people even realize our marvelous creativity.
Btw. your mix of English and French is really endearing and I'm glad you share your work with all of us who would not be able to follow your projects in your native language.Your technique to secure the pleats for the skirt is something I really should incorporate in my own sewing. Thank you!

[bluexwings]

The simple black velvet trim looked so pretty tbh. (Very much my taste ❤️) But the Ikea bag is so original... How could you not choose it? 😂

[AshLG]

This looks incredible! I would never have guessed the trim was IKEA bag straps (also did you grow up with the Batman tv series too XD )

[FaithMidnight]

I'm making a robe a l'anglase to wear as a prom dress.

[meggletteprime]

Absolutely beautiful! 🥰 And I adore your sense of humor 🤗

[jenniefowler]

The bed sheets are so pretty, wonder if they still sell that design

[catherinejustcatherine]

Still fabulous a year later!
I love your jokes and enthusiasm!

[carmenm.]

It is flapping in the back like a tiny sad cape 😂 ❤

[Sugi]

Amazing design skills! To make something like an Ikea bag look good as trim.. hats down to you.

[HazarielAtelier]

You can support this channel on my patreon and help me make more silly costumes <3

[velmadomingue]

<Gasp!> IKEA bag straps for trim? Who knew! Love how the whole look turned out.

[chai__tea]

The IKEA straps ruffles are genius! Way to goooo! 👌🏻🤣

[rachealgetscreative]

Nice Rococo twerking there! The dress looks great, and SO much work. I think the IKEA straps are fun, but agree that maybe you can fancy them up later. My favorite thing at Ikea are the Swedish meatballs in the cafe.

[shevuansereday]

The whole thing is georgus! You make it look so simple to make one of these gown and underpinnings. I discovered your channel today. I subscribed.Thank you for the video.

[coreygilles]

It turned out fabulous! I would never think it was originally sheets!

[paigelundy]

ridiculous. RIDICULOUS! i love it <3