My last project of the year! I've been wanting a red worsted gown so imagine my delight when Fabric Mart finally had some red worsted on sale for $14 a yard! The fabric was actually a tricotine which is a double twill with a smooth, plain wrong side. I didn't care for the right side so the wrong side is what shows!
I decided to use some printed linen I had in my stash for the lining. I have about 9 yards of this and figured I could save my white linen to line summer weight linens or silk.
There's nothing particularly special about this gown. It's a very plain early to mid 70s gown made exactly the same way as my blue gown that I made for Battle Road. I wanted to wear this one to Washington's Crossing but didn't get the petticoat done in time. I guess that will be my first project for 2026! I wore it with my gold colored silk matelasse petticoat and a lot of layers!
I'm happy with this gown. I nice plain gown can be dressed up or down! On to next year!
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