Sarah French

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Historical

These historical garments are influenced by extant garments and extensive research. I often incorporate period sewing techniques such as cartridge pleating, hand bound buttonholes, smocking or embroidery.

1700s

Floral Country Gown

French Court Dress

Late 18th Century Undergarments

1800s

Victorian Walking Suit

Plaid Victorian Ball Gown

Victorian Undergarments

1900s

Embroidered Tunic Gown

Beaded Flapper Dress

Renaissance

Renaissance Working Class Dress

Renaissance Court Gown

Renaissance Gown with Cartridge Pleated Skirt

Maroon Double Laced Bodice

Merchant Gown With Red Petticoat

Middle Class Bodice With Striped Skirt

Rapier Doublet

Renaissance Undergarments

©2013 Sarah French Clothing Design
Sarah French is a custom clothing designer and theatrical costumer melding historical clothing elements with contemporary design. She is located in the Minneapolis St. Paul metro area and also sells online via her shop Vetus Novae.