This cache of historical patterns will make any seamstress swoon.
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Sewing Knitting Crocheting Patterns for Civil War and 18th Century Reenactors and Living Historians
Hello, strangers! I’m back to post again about those underbust stays from the pre-Regency, in preparation for the Short Stays Sew-Along. I saw these, as the label suggests, at Historic Cherry…
If you asked a reader of Regency Romance what character would wear a cap, they would say a married woman or a spinster. But what makes a spinster, and why would they wear a cap? The reader would re…
Hairpiece patterns et al, Pariser Damenkleider-Magazin, October 1859. University of Dusseldorf.
Books for reference: p. 181
With Christmas over and done, it is time to get back to making the corselet skirt once more. In the challenge post I mentioned an interesting discussion we had on the HSF Facebook group. Mainly, it…
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17th and 18th century corset construction employed the use of patterns. As the wasp waist become more prevalent during the 19th century corsets were cut specifically to the female figure and were …
Merged with Demorest's New York illustrated news to form: Demorest's illustrated monthly and Mme. Demorest's mirror of fashions
69 p. 26 cm
From La Mode magazine, May 14, 1922.
I am way overdue for another post from Ruth Wyeth Spears and her wonderful tips for home sewists in the 1920s! So here is one for adding a home-made yet dramatic accent that is perfect for blouses and frocks. As described by Ruth, this is designed as an open-work motif. Whether you make it open-work or add a contrast fabric as a background, you'll have an eye-catching accent! Have fun with this one!
Have you ever gawked at an Empire gown, wondering just how long and wide it is cut? Well, I have. Since I have taken up sewing, every piece of clothing that grabs my attention turns into pattern pi…
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Pattern from "How to Make Hats" by Ruby Carnahan, supposed to be a New Advanced Millinery book, easy step by step instructions (39 patterns, Over 350 illustrations).
17th and 18th century corset construction employed the use of patterns. As the wasp waist become more prevalent during the 19th century corsets were cut specifically to the female figure and were …
Before I vanish for a short trip down south, it is due time to finally share some research on Regency-era nightwear with you. As mentioned before, the materials to be found online are not as plenti…
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There are many interesting millinery facts. For instance, head coverings were initially seen as utilitarian because they offered protection from
It has been awhile since my last post, largely because I have spent the last two months working on a new Victorian wardrobe for myself. I have had plans to make an early 1870’s gown and under…
With the holidays approaching and all the festivities that this season entails, another tip from Ruth Wyeth Spears for her 1920s sewists on the subject of evening frocks seems appropriate! This tip is for creating a large ribbon rosette with streamers to accent your 1920s party frock. Key to her tip is two-toned or double-sided ribbon (a different color on each side, not two colors on each side). You create knotted loops and sew them in tiers to a circle of buckram - easy-peasy! I love Ruth's tips. Enjoy!
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