We thought you might enjoy seeing some of the inspiration behind the Angelica Gown. Every Scroop + Virgil’s historical pattern starts with research.  We look at extant garments in private collections and museums.  We assemble huge inspiration boards of items from online databases, noting details and similar design and construction elements. Then we start parsing and sorting. What elements are commonly seen together?  What aesthetic features do we really want to include?  What construction features do we really want to include?  Is there a particular garment that is the starting point for the whole design, or are we mixing common elements? Here’s what we ended up with for the Angelica Gown! The Angelica Gown pattern is available as a digital download from ScroopPatterns.com, and as a paper pattern from Virgil’s Fine Goods. View A Front: This was an easy pick!  I absolutely love the neckline of this gown, and the waist edge, with its sharp curve and truncated point.  This shape shows up on other extant garments, and in fashion plates, so it was a …

Meet the Angelica Gown from Scroop Patterns + Virgil’s Fine Goods. This late 18th century gown features mix and match bodice and skirt options, as well as the exceptional fit and detailed instructions of all Scroop + Virgil’s patterns.