It feels really, really good to see all of the finished pieces. (Well - I think I need a kerchief, but that's quick.) Full shot! Minus the front of the jacket, because the camera has to go somewhere. Notice that I'm wearing my shoes from Fugawee! There are three eyelets on each side, but when … Continue reading Project is basically DONE
Category: petticoat
This outfit is coming together
So, I still need to make a stomacher and a cap, but at last the jacket is finished enough that I can put it on with everything else and see how it fits. I won't be wearing it this weekend at Fort Ticonderoga, but the Old Stone Fort Museum in Schoharie is having a re-enactment … Continue reading This outfit is coming together
Petticoat and Corset
Those promised pictures! I would have taken a picture of the petticoat on me but it's dreadfully unflattering without stays, and I didn't feel like taking the time to really get dressed. The pleats from the inside. I whipped them down to the twill tape with waxed linen thread. Yes, the fabric has a strangely … Continue reading Petticoat and Corset
18th c. Petticoat
A while ago I bought some sky-blue linen with a slightly open weave to make a petticoat out of, for a planned jacket/petticoat outfit. I partially made up the jacket too small and I'm going to be redoing that soon, but I figured that since the side seams of the petticoat were already done I'd … Continue reading 18th c. Petticoat
Mimic of Modes 