Georgian
Stomacher and Sleeve
Flounces
Stomacher and Sleeve
Flounces
For this costume, you will require intermediate to experienced expertise in sewing
Difficulty factor 5 - 10
Please note, that we do not make costumes to order or to hire. These are one off costumes designed for Tracy.
Please use these instructions in conjunction with our videos, as they contain more information on items needed, their sources and technique
Difficulty factor 5 - 10
Please note, that we do not make costumes to order or to hire. These are one off costumes designed for Tracy.
Please use these instructions in conjunction with our videos, as they contain more information on items needed, their sources and technique
Materials:
Scrap of Fabric
Scrap of Canvass
Scrap of Cotton
Short piece of boning
Bias binding to fit cuffs (2cm wide)
Approximately 30cm tape
Scrap of Fabric
Scrap of Canvass
Scrap of Cotton
Short piece of boning
Bias binding to fit cuffs (2cm wide)
Approximately 30cm tape
Sleeve Flounces
1/2 metre of fabric
Trim
There are numerous options for flounces, usually there are up to 3 fabric ones and 3 lace ones. But this is a free choice, as is the way it is designed. You can make the scallops as large or small as you see fit and may even decide not to scallop them at all.
This shows where to place the flounce. With the sleeve flat and the side seam on the edge, find the half way point and place a pin or mark approximately 1cm towards the side seam edge so it is "off centre".
You have probably decided already whether you want a level sleeve or a slanted one. If you want a slanted sleeve, flatten out the sleeve so the marker pin is at the edge then cut a slop towards the back. The marker pin is at the front of the gown. |
Using the original Jean Hunnesett flounce pattern (left), I turned the pattern upside down, found the quarter way mark, cut this off and attached it to the opposite end. All instructions for doing this are on the video.
Because we want a scalloped edge, this had to be done on a straight line, so by turning the pattern upside down, it works just as well. If you have chosen a fabric that does not require a scalloped edge, you can use the pattern on the right and either leave it with a plain edge or add scallops.
We are making 3 flounces, each 5cm longer than the previous one. So from your original fabric flounce pattern, add 5 cms to the back and 2cms to the front, the second flounce will be 10cms longer at the back and 4cms longer at the front. The last flounce will be 15cms longer at the back and 6cms at the front. Please see video for instructions.
The finished flounces.