This is my second garment for the VPLL 1912 Project, and my first done in normal scale and without any instructions. For fabric, I used a large piece of $2/yd green checked cotton I'd bought for making a muslin a while back, which happened to match up with what the pattern recommended. The reasons I … Continue reading 1912 Project – Blouse #0219
Category: 1910s
1912 Project – Ladies Skirt, Pattern #0162
I received my first pattern for the Vintage Pattern Lending Library 1912 Project back in June, but didn't get around to starting because of Reasons. I think I'd originally wanted to make it full-size for myself to wear, but, er, that would require getting myself some suitable fabric. Whereas I have a lot of scraps … Continue reading 1912 Project – Ladies Skirt, Pattern #0162
1911 Lingerie Dress Plans
Like everyone, I have a plethora of historical clothing I'd like to make in an ideal world where fabric is free and a seamstress does the tricky bits for me. Yesterday, though, I set some concrete goals for myself for ... well, I'm calling the goal "Dress U 2013," but obviously I'd like to be … Continue reading 1911 Lingerie Dress Plans
A Little Genealogy
New York History Blog gave Great, Strange, and Rarely Seen a nice promo! If you're in or near the area, please drop in at the opening reception on Thursday or at least come by to see it, it's wonderful. When I went to my grandmother's for Easter, I picked up a couple of boxes of … Continue reading A Little Genealogy
1911 Corset pictures
Yes, I was steadfast about not showing pictures of the mockup, but that's because it was made out of blue jeans and without quite the attention to detail that it should have had. But the real version is much more presentable and won't embarrass me. Both halves, on the floor: The fabric I'm using for … Continue reading 1911 Corset pictures
Mimic of Modes 