Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Hello Friends!
I was walking through a fabric store in Los Angeles with my friend, Hannah, when I spotted some gauze fabric that looked just like Flannel hoodies from the 90's - my very favorite thing ever. I had a sudden thought to myself - should I make a grunge chemise dress??? Yes, of course I should! Fabric was purchased and now here we are! In actuality, this is my practice dress before I make myself a black Robe en Chemise so I can haunt the wilderness with my friends next Halloween. orrr maybe sooner! ;-) Anyway, this is part 2 of 2 for the dress itself, I finish her up and show her off and also unbox a couple of cool goodies that got sent to me this week too! and I hope that you enjoy this video as much as I did making it!
Lots has been discussed recently about this type of gown and it's origins with black women in the Caribbean. I did make sure to explore the origins of this dress before embarking on creating one of my own, and prefer to call this style of gown a "chemise dress" or "Robe en Chemise" rather than the "a la Reine", as that terminology points more toward it being created and influenced by Marie Antoinette. While the dress was certainly popularized in France and then Europe by her, it is by no means her creation, rather one part in the evolution of a dress that appears to have emerged in present-day Haiti. I will list a few good sources to reference, who also list their own references, if would like to do a little history delving yourself:
On the Origins of the Chemise à la Reine - Demode Couture - demodecouture.com/on-the-origins-of-the-chemise-a-la-reine
The Chemise a la Reine - thefashionhistorian.com/2012/03/chemise-la-reine.html
À la Creole, en chemise, en gaulle: Marie Antoinette and the dress that sparked a revolution - retrospectjournal.com/2021/05/09/a-la-creole-en-chemise-en-gaulle-marie-antoinette-and-the-dress-that-sparked-a-revolution
Chemise a la Reine? - petticoatsandpockets.com/chemise-a-la-reine
I Made A Chemise Gown From IKEA Curtains - youtube.com/watch?v=8qqqvWTmskE
What Happened to all the Chemise a la Reine? - youtube.com/watch?v=AoD_2WCiNnQ
Used HEAVILY to help me figure out how to sew this:
fabricnfiction.com/2019/08/05/chemise-a-la-reine
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Fichu shown off here by @Sewstine
You can find the embroidery files for sale here:
etsy.com/listing/691865816/fichu-scarf-embroidery-pattern-based-on
Or if you just wanna checkbook engineer this problem, you can buy one ready made here:
etsy.com/listing/733364169/fichu-scarf-neckerchief-1780s-based-on
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My Dress Form - is a Uniquely You
There are a bunch in my store (sizes are all separate, roll over them to see size): amazon.com/shop/costumingdrama
To find your size: uniquelyyoudressforms.com/sizes
My Cutting table is 2 kitchen countertops and 4 kitchen cabinets from Ikea and the top measures 73" x 51"
Wool Ironing Pad:
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Historical Disney Master Playlist:
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Hello Friends!
I was walking through a fabric store in Los Angeles with my friend, Hannah, when I spotted some gauze fabric that looked just like Flannel hoodies from the 90's - my very favorite thing ever. I had a sudden thought to myself - should I make a grunge chemise dress??? Yes, of course I should! Fabric was purchased and now here we are! In actuality, this is my practice dress before I make myself a black Robe en Chemise so I can haunt the wilderness with my friends next Halloween. orrr maybe sooner! ;-) Anyway, this is part 2 of 2 for the dress itself, I finish her up and show her off and also unbox a couple of cool goodies that got sent to me this week too! and I hope that you enjoy this video as much as I did making it!
Lots has been discussed recently about this type of gown and it's origins with black women in the Caribbean. I did make sure to explore the origins of this dress before embarking on creating one of my own, and prefer to call this style of gown a "chemise dress" or "Robe en Chemise" rather than the "a la Reine", as that terminology points more toward it being created and influenced by Marie Antoinette. While the dress was certainly popularized in France and then Europe by her, it is by no means her creation, rather one part in the evolution of a dress that appears to have emerged in present-day Haiti. I will list a few good sources to reference, who also list their own references, if would like to do a little history delving yourself:
On the Origins of the Chemise à la Reine - Demode Couture - demodecouture.com/on-the-origins-of-the-chemise-a-la-reine
The Chemise a la Reine - thefashionhistorian.com/2012/03/chemise-la-reine.html
À la Creole, en chemise, en gaulle: Marie Antoinette and the dress that sparked a revolution - retrospectjournal.com/2021/05/09/a-la-creole-en-chemise-en-gaulle-marie-antoinette-and-the-dress-that-sparked-a-revolution
Chemise a la Reine? - petticoatsandpockets.com/chemise-a-la-reine
I Made A Chemise Gown From IKEA Curtains - youtube.com/watch?v=8qqqvWTmskE
What Happened to all the Chemise a la Reine? - youtube.com/watch?v=AoD_2WCiNnQ
Used HEAVILY to help me figure out how to sew this:
fabricnfiction.com/2019/08/05/chemise-a-la-reine
If you liked this video, please give it a thumbs up and if you are new here, please subscribe!
Fichu shown off here by @Sewstine
You can find the embroidery files for sale here:
etsy.com/listing/691865816/fichu-scarf-embroidery-pattern-based-on
Or if you just wanna checkbook engineer this problem, you can buy one ready made here:
etsy.com/listing/733364169/fichu-scarf-neckerchief-1780s-based-on
_______________________________________________________
Things people ask me about (Some of these are affiliate links):
Amazon Store Page - (has books, sewing stuff, and filming equipment - affiliate) - amazon.com/shop/costumingdrama
My Sewing Machine - Is a Janome Continental M7 (Not an affiliate but my machine was gifted to me and I am a Janome Maker!)
janome.com/machines/sewing/continental-m7
My Dress Form - is a Uniquely You
There are a bunch in my store (sizes are all separate, roll over them to see size): amazon.com/shop/costumingdrama
To find your size: uniquelyyoudressforms.com/sizes
My Cutting table is 2 kitchen countertops and 4 kitchen cabinets from Ikea and the top measures 73" x 51"
Wool Ironing Pad:
thefeltcompany.com/f11-9r2-wool-felt-sheet-24-x-72-x-1-2-thick-84-10
Historical Disney Master Playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiN9xlndUXLk_B_xwaScE9vHXmNuTqGFt
The CoCoVid Master Playlist:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiN9xlndUXLk9g108Ip0vxrI4mNPF36to
_______________________________________________________
Links!
★Follow Me!★
My Patreon - patreon.com/CostumingDrama
My Costuming Instagram - instagram.com/costuming_drama
My Personal Instagram - instagram.com/lbc42
My Cats' Instagram - instagram.com/gatosdepaduan
My Ko-Fi - ko-fi.com/costumingdrama
★The Podcast★
Ladies Who Genre can be found on most podcast apps and always at:
ladieswhogenre.com
★The "Other Channel"★
Costuming in Color -
YT: youtube.com/channel/UCQENSCbr1bI1LaByH3ZEv0w
IG: instagram.com/costumingincolor
All Music can be found at Epidemic Sound! If you are interested in music for your own site, Instagram, YouTube, etc, you can sign up here with my referral link here:
epidemicsound.com/referral/epphgj
