Learn how to use layouts, motifs, and techniques used throughout history to build patterns that go way beyond the standard scattered repeat that you see in so many modern patterns.
Learn how to use layouts, motifs, and techniques used throughout history to build patterns that go way beyond the standard scattered repeat that you see in so many modern patterns.
Waistband, Peterson’s Magazine- October, 1860.
3 Historical Pattern Layouts To Try – Liz Kohler Brown
->SUBMIT! ->Ask Away! With so many people out there today merely creating copies of original Victorian/Edwardian/other pre-1929 patterns and trying to sell them for profit online (especially ones that were originally offered for free in period magazines), I thought it would be worthwhile to create a tumblr that promotes sharing these patterns for free instead so that anyone interested in history, historical dress, or trying to learn the quickly fading art of dressmaking through historical instruction can do so with real, authentic resources and not be hindered by the burden of cost. All patterns, instructions, and/or images here are authentic and original. I won't be posting or accepting modern reinterpretations of original designs or modern drafts of original garments. To use the patterns, you can freehand on drafting/tracing paper, or, if you are especially motivated, blow up the patterns to full scale to print or have printed for use. Several period dressmaking books claim making cardboard cutouts of often used patterns to be a great time-saver, and even the great Butterick Publishing Company, maker of "The Delineator" originally mailed out their patterns on thin cardboard, so please consider that as well. This tumblr loves SUBMISSIONS! Please submit any original Pre-1929 patterns you find. Images of the intended dress and original instructions highly encouraged to go along with any patterns, but it's not mandatory. Please try to include dates. Thank you, enjoy, and happy dressmaking!!
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-Original- Pre 1929 Historical Pattern Collection — Completely unmarked pattern. Guestimate...
3 Historical Pattern Styles You Need to Know – Liz Kohler Brown
Dinesen oak planks forming the patterns Squares, Bond, Mosaic, Chevron or Herringbone. A modern solution with respect for history.
To follow is a well known look labeled “The New Empire Dress, late teens
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-Original- Pre 1929 Historical Pattern Collection — Another simple skirt that was extremely common in...
Illustrirte Frauen Zeitung 1880.: pattern for princess gown with square cut, alteration lines mark an evening bodice's line, adorned after pictures.
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One for the dressmakers, costumiers and historians among us: an unexpected family treasure unearthed.
Housewife, hussif, hussy, whatever you want to call these 18th, 19th and 20th century historical and vintage mini sewing kits they are wonderful! And a great...
A blog about pattern making, designing, cutting - I post patterns from Victorian garment cutting books that are in the public domain.
A blog about pattern making, designing, cutting - I post patterns from Victorian garment cutting books that are in the public domain.
Other titles: Godey's lady's book and magazine; Godey's lady's book for 1861; Godey's magazine and lady's book.
