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Mantua-makers and Merchants
In my search for fabric-related quotes some time ago, I came across some others relating to fashion, sewing, and society. Here they are, collected for your entertainment The Artful Husband (William Taverner, 1717): The Fable of the Bees (Bernard de Mandeville, 1724): I like this one because it's such a universal - even today, you … Continue reading Mantua-makers and Merchants
The Caraco, Pt II
In my previous post on the caraco, I discovered that all of the French fashion plates labeled caraco in the Boston MFA depicted short jackets. However, more research was needed, as French and English terms do not always or often line up. This time, I decided to look at English sources. Walker's Hibernian Magazine, 1787 … Continue reading The Caraco, Pt II
The Robe Parée
OldRags on Tumblr recently posted an image of a "robe parée" from the Musée des Tissus de Lyon. I could have sworn that I came across it being called out as a 19th century term on the now-vanished Historical Sewing Forum, and I wanted to look into it further to settle things in my mind … Continue reading The Robe Parée
Seam Treatments
I took a break from doing eyelets today to try out a few seams to see if I could replicate whatever is used on the mystery seam of the sacque. First: the running stitch. I can't see the stitches at all once the upper layer of fabric has been folded back, so I doubt this … Continue reading Seam Treatments
Mimic of Modes 