La Française - 18th century Sack Gown Pattern

🪡 LA FRANÇAISE — 18th century sack gown sewing pattern (PDF)

Create your own 18th-century robe à la française with this highly detailed sewing pattern, designed for historical accuracy and ease of construction.

This pattern is based on the study of original garments and historical pattern diagrams, and has been carefully developed to help you achieve an authentic silhouette without unnecessary complexity.

✨ WHAT YOU WILL MAKE
A complete robe à la française including:
- gown (mantua)
- separate petticoat
- removable stomacher
- The iconic pleated back (Watteau pleats)
- A silhouette designed to be worn over panniers or pocket hoops

🎀 MULTIPLE DESIGN OPTIONS
Adapt your gown to your project:
- 3 length options : Pet-en-l’air (short version) / Française with or without train
- 2 pannier width options : For small pocket-hoops or wide panniers 

ADJUSTABLE FIT
- Back adjustment with hidden ties
- Separate petticoat adjustable to your pannier width

🧵 A PATTERN DESIGNED TO GUIDE YOU
67-page illustrated instruction booklet
Step-by-step guidance with many photos and diagrams
Includes a full alteration tutorial to adjust the pattern to your measurements

👉 Ideal for intermediate sewists, or motivated beginners with some experience

📄 PDF PATTERN — INSTANT DOWNLOAD
You will receive:
- Full-scale pattern (1:1)
- Multiple print formats: A4 / US Letter (home printing) / A0 (copy shop)
- Size layers (print only your size for clarity)
- Optimized layout to reduce paper waste
- Assembly without trimming for faster setup

📏 SIZING
This pattern includes 15 sizes.
A measurement guide is provided to help you choose the correct size (or combine sizes if needed).

🪶 HISTORICAL NOTE
This pattern is historically informed and suitable for reenactment, provided that appropriate fabrics and techniques are used.

The construction method in the instructions is modern (machine sewing for efficiency), with visible finishes done by hand.

🛍 YOU MAY ALSO NEED
This gown is designed to be worn with appropriate 18th-century undergarments.
Compatible patterns available in my shop:
- Duchesse 1760 stays
- Pocket hoops (paniers-poches)

⚠️ IMPORTANT
This is a digital PDF pattern — no physical product will be shipped
Due to the nature of digital files, no refunds or exchanges

💌 NEED HELP?
If you have any questions before or after purchase, feel free to contact me — I’ll be happy to help!