November 20, 1786 In summarizing all the Books where we have presented women dressed in men's redingotes, it will be easy to see which were temporary variations of Fashion. Here is another redingote which shows that its progress has not relented. It was the most difficult step to get over, and it was overcome; it … Continue reading Magasin des Modes, 1er Cahier, Planche I
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HSM 2016 Challenge #1: Procrastination
Talk about procrastination! I started this dress the same time last year, after I finished a sloppy version of Sabine's short corset to wear under it. I got as far as attaching the front of the bodice to the skirt before feeling like it just wasn't working, and not having the prospect of any era-appropriate … Continue reading HSM 2016 Challenge #1: Procrastination
Hallowedding!
Now that several months have passed, it's time to post about my Halloween costume. Last year, I participated in the coolest wedding - early bustle themed! Julie (the bride) made her dress from a purple faille, and got purple faille and black taffeta for all the bridesmaids for us to each make a dress or … Continue reading Hallowedding!
A Very Accurate Costume (HSM #12, Redo – #10, Secret)
It took me forever to figure out what to write for this! I knew that the Redo challenge needed to be October's Secret challenge, which I missed, but Secret was much easier to do while sewing, putting a little secret embroidery or hidden pocket. At last I remembered an historic dress that has its own … Continue reading A Very Accurate Costume (HSM #12, Redo – #10, Secret)
Historical SEW Monthly 2016 – First Seven Months
While I'm still working on December's post, doing the "Secret" challenge I missed in October (translation: still trying to figure out what I should write about), I finally took a look at next year's challenges. Because I did so much sewing this year - compared to previous years' output, in both clothes to wear in … Continue reading Historical SEW Monthly 2016 – First Seven Months
Mimic of Modes 