January 2026 - Sew What Happens

18th Century Short Cloak

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 28 January 202629 April 2026

What does one do with just over a yard of grey boiled wool? One hopes that there is JUST enough fabric for an 18th Century Short Cloak, that’s what!

18th century , Blog , garment construction , tutorial , underpinnings

An 18th Century Pleated Petticoat

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 13 January 202629 April 2026

When it comes to 18th century costuming basics, I’ve talked about bedgowns, but I haven’t yet talked about the garment one wears with a bedgown – the 18th Century pleated petticoat!

1750s , 1760s , 18th century , Accessories , Blog , Cloaks and Mantelets , fabrics , garment construction , pattern review , ruffleruffleruffle

A Black Lace Mantelet

by: tabubilgirlPosted on: 6 January 202629 April 2026

A black lace mantelet is, foolish, fragile and one of the most pointless accessories in the history of western fashion. Of course I wanted to make one!