I'm pretty impressed with myself for how quickly this one came together, by my standards. I took this pattern from a chemise at the Chapman Historical Museum. The original was made of a very fine linen, so worn it was kind of shiny; mine is a cheap muslin. I did sew it by hand, however, … Continue reading Chemise, ca. 1840
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The Planning and Research are the Best Bits
It's been a long time since I made a post that wasn't just a translation, hasn't it? Well, I have been doing some things. - I did finish hemming the demi-polonaise! Here it is in its untrimmed and unironed glory: It has to be over my thesis gown, because this dress form is a little … Continue reading The Planning and Research are the Best Bits
A Successful Day
Today I went down to Hudson to have lunch with a school friend (that sounds very 1930s-English, doesn't it?), and after we ate we went around to a few of the antique shops! As I'd already bought four antique fashion magazines on eBay this morning - three were from the 1920s, so it counts as … Continue reading A Successful Day
Pattern Time: 1860s Chemise
For my 150th post ( \o/ ), a quick little pattern someone might find useful. When I was working my way through a box a few weeks ago, I came across a chemise that didn't quite want to lay flat. I took a closer look at it to figure out why, and noticed that it … Continue reading Pattern Time: 1860s Chemise
Photos and Considerations
Lately I've been thinking about what I want to do re: costuming. Several weeks ago, when I went to the Saratoga Battlefield for the Artificer's Weekend, I decided that I really was going to start going to events. The next weekend was Defiance and Independence at Fort Ticonderoga, and I was all set to go … Continue reading Photos and Considerations
Mimic of Modes 