You know it occurs to me that I haven't actually talked about what a Gaulle is or posted my inspiration for this project. So for those of you who are wondering what the heck I'm talking about...
I've also been planning to make a Gaulle, or another Chemise a la Reine, but since I plan on making an open robe/robe a la turque variation to go over it, the fitted back makes more sense! Thanks for sharing your inspiration! I love your stripped fabric!
I actually don't know if the term "gaulle" refers to anything different than the chemise a la reine, but what I do know is that it was the first term used to refer to the style (in other words, when first introduced it was called a "gaulle," then later a "chemise a la reine"). Whether the style changed any as the terms changed, I don't know, but it would be an interesting thing to look into!
Sweet - thanks for the info! Yeah I really should give Queen of Fashion another go. I pick it up every so often and then get distracted... I don't thinkg I've ever made it the whole way through. Bad costumer! :P
I don't know if there are any other period terms, but they (B&T / Janea Whitacre) called it a "quartered-back gown with a drawstring front". You could also make a "folded front" (aka what we call a "zone") instead; the construction is the same except for the very front.
The "quartered back" means that when you look at the back, it appears to be divided up in quarters. The skirt is attached separately (in other words, it's not a saque or an en fourreau). But you probably already knew that. ;)
I want one! I wish so badly I had some time to sew before costume college. I've got some of that lovely cotton/silk blend stripes I got from the garment district I'm just dying to make into a gaulle but I just have no time to make one. :(
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I don't know if there are any other period terms, but they (B&T / Janea Whitacre) called it a "quartered-back gown with a drawstring front". You could also make a "folded front" (aka what we call a "zone") instead; the construction is the same except for the very front.
The "quartered back" means that when you look at the back, it appears to be divided up in quarters. The skirt is attached separately (in other words, it's not a saque or an en fourreau). But you probably already knew that. ;)
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I want one! I wish so badly I had some time to sew before costume college. I've got some of that lovely cotton/silk blend stripes I got from the garment district I'm just dying to make into a gaulle but I just have no time to make one. :(
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