As my batiste came in the mail a few days ago, I felt that it would be procrastination to continue researching cotton's exact place in society instead of sewing. Most of the paper is written, apart from the details of my sewing (of course), so I dug out some lightweight linen and worked out a … Continue reading ENORMOUS Thesis Progress!
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Some progress
Some. First off, I put the second cup into my thesis stays, and I gathered in the top. (I also did a row of gathering stitches across the middle, which I probably will bring in a bit.) I can't tell if I didn't make it wide enough, as the fabric's really not gathered that much, … Continue reading Some progress
Even More Sources
This time, from the Lewis Walpole Library of prints. They are mostly satires - which are problematic to use as sources, of course, but they do tell you what people thought were the newest and most ridiculous parts of fashion, and the bits that aren't being satired in a specific drawing are usually pretty accurate. … Continue reading Even More Sources
Yet More Sources – V&A
The corset is almost finished - I just have to do the cups. So there will be good pictures soon, I hope. But for now, I'm looking at more painting sources, this time from the Victoria & Albert Museum. (Sorry about the color cards - they're probably there to show scale, since a lot of … Continue reading Yet More Sources – V&A
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
Mimic of Modes 