Grace Kelly Meets 18th Century – Dress in a Day Challenge
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Published 2020-05-22
It's an era mash-up! After going down a rabbit hole on Pinterest, I just couldn't resist combining this Grace Kelly dress and an 18th-century style. Oh, and a 1880's Treadle Sewing Machine!
What do you think?!
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FORK PLEATS Tutorial: • Fork Pleats TUTORIAL – Perfectly Even...
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Image Credit:
Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; A. Augustus Healy Fund, 1934, accession # 2009.300.647, www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/159201?rpp…
Grace Kelly dress, Rear Window 1954, costume design: Edith Head, using under fair use (educational.)
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Music Credits:
"Barefoot Dancing" by Raymond Grouse
"Cotton" by Christophe Gorman
"This Was Fun" by Gavin Luke
"Belvedere Castle" by Million Eyes
"Bittersweet Waltz" by Sir Cubworth (YouTube Audio Library)
"Never Dull" by Breathing Tides
"Island Hopping" by Eneide
"The Hiding Game" by Arthur Benson
"Sophisticated Lady" by Golden Age Radio
(all from epidemicso
All Comments (21)
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I’d like to point out that: You DID in fact do it in 24 hours. It was just spread across two days. 😁
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I would have killed for that dress in 1963 when I was 18. Its timeless, really.
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I would love to see more mash ups! There are so many interesting eras that you could do a little spin on, and it’s a totally unique idea! This dress turned out absolutely stunning and the silhouette is so flattering. Also your meticulous sewing and bubbly energy is (especially during these uncertain times) a joy to watch.
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My goodness that sewing machine makes the most satisfying sound
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As someone who is completely obsessed with both colonial and 50’s era styles, this dress makes me happier than words can express. I’m just starting out sewing, but when I get better (and have more confidence altering patterns), I’m DEFINITELY going to make this.
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It turned out so nice! You should totally make a pattern that we can purchase.
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Compliments for two things: The idea of combining the two styles. Loved the design and the fabric. And I admire you for your willpower to see this through. It was not an easy project that you gave yourself. You could have chosen something easy like a circle skirt. I love the final result. You look so cute in that dress.
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This dress is such a dream. So pretty and timeless!
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I love this era mashup! I'd love to see more, maybe an early Edwardian/Roman Holiday mashup could be fun!
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A challenge is just that: a challenge. You were challenged to make a dress in a day, but you made it in two! Like you said, you now have a beautiful, high quality dress forever! Personally, I’d rather see you make clothes than do make up! (But historical hairstyles are always welcome!) I would love to see you make an outfit that is “wearable” out and about, but has its roots in some era in history: the Edwardian or Regency or the 50’s, etc. History bounding? ☺️
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Historical accuracy is such a chimera. Glad that you went your own way. Beautiful.
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This dress is so, so beautiful. I always love watching makers put on their creations at the end of these videos and see their joy shine and this was a perfect example of that. You looked so proud of yourself and it is so well deserved. I can’t imagine making such an involved dress in one day or even trying to- it takes me a whole day to cut out pre-made patterns! The process and this dress are phenomenal!
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The cap sleeves definitely look more elegant. Elegant is a word I associate with both 18th century clothing AND Grace Kelly. I've done 1/8 inch cartridge pleating by hand, but fork pleats sound much better.
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Love this dress! I love the structured bodice and the care and attention that went into making it. If you were so inclined i would 100% buy the pattern for this were you to sell it!
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I'm glad you took longer than a day on this dress. It would have been a sloppy costume rather than the lovely couture piece that it is. Congratulations on persevering! History bounding is so inspiring. Thank you from my sewing room to yours!
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Stunning..... yes, I think you should do more of these types of sewing projects. Absolutely beautiful.
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The pleats on this thing, oh my goodness. ❤💕
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I really like the look of the top stitching. It gives that additional summer, casual or day dress vibe. I love how you mashed two vintage eras into a beautiful modern dress. I feel like I could wear that out today. Well done.
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My Dad was a re-enacter and taught me this technique. It make pleats so easy and even.
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That hair when you 1st brushed it out, RITA HAYWORTH! You had it! My mom wore her hair that way and did my hair that way when I was about 12....then we both got haircuts, short and puffy on top lol! Loved, loved this dress, Bravo!!!!
