Hello Rococo

 Now, you've seen (and will see) an ample amount of late victorian sewing (I've still have a bunch of things to show you), but we arrived to the point when rococo is coming with a force. 

The first thing is a pair of panniers, for a teammate. 

I've already talked much about the fact that historical clothes are all about silhuette, and achieving the proper one for each period is hugely dependent on the appropriate underwear. 

The wide skirts of the 18th century achieved with panniers (the name means little basket, and references the basket on the neck of pack donkeys.

As earlier, I used the tutorial I found on Leimomi's website (I was about to link the first time we made mine (and Anna's), but it seems I only posted the pictures on Instagram and Facebook back then.

I used everything from my stash, though I can tell from each thing where I got it, and for what price. 

My friend was happy, and she also tried it on with the under-petticoat I use for the Maria Theresa gown. 

To be continued...