Recently, I began following a couple of Tumblr blogs focusing on waist training and daily corset wear. Daily wear is not for me, waist training even less so, but I find it an interesting practice. It is also a controversial one. For example, a recent Huffington Post article, "Corset Queen Penny Brown Loves Getting 'Waisted'," drew … Continue reading A Difficult History: Corsetry and Feminism, Part One
Category: undergarments
Drawers, 1930s
CHM 1992.5.4 (pattern available at link) These drawers - tap pants, they're more commonly called now - were made by a Mrs. Shattuck who ran a "sewing room" in downtown Glens Falls. (The information came from the donor; there's nothing at all about Mrs. Shattuck that I can find online, although there was a local Shattuck … Continue reading Drawers, 1930s
1840s Chemise
For once I have an actual sewing update! More pictures and explanation on the official page, here, but I'm proud of it, so here is me in it: Also, I look decent in the picture, which is more than enough reason to post it. On L'art de la Lingere: I've decided that I'm going to … Continue reading 1840s Chemise
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
Late 18th Century Shift Pattern
Since I recently posted that rough draft of rather a complicated pattern, I thought I'd share my first attempt at taking a pattern. Unfortunately, it's not as detailed and I didn't look at stitches or construction methods - but I kind of like that it's not as good, it shows my progress! (open in a … Continue reading Late 18th Century Shift Pattern
Mimic of Modes 