In which I take my 1790s printed cotton round gown, and this time, I finally get it all right!
1790s , Blog , garment construction , total chaos
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A 1790s Printed Cotton Round Gown: Part 1
In which I sew a 1790s printed cotton round gown, and make some really REALLY dumb technical decisions.
1790s , 18th century , christmas , Cloaks and Mantelets , garment construction , tutorial
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An 18th Century Cardinal Cloak
Winters in the Pacific Northwest are very wet. I needed a cloak to keep me warm. Here’s a tutorial for your own 18th Century Cardinal Cloak!
1790s , garment construction
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The Green Blob, a 1790s Round Gown : First Fitting and Sleeves
In my last post, I talked about the construction. Here we have the first fitting and the sleeve construction of this green 1790s round gown.
1790s , garment construction
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The Green Blob, a late 1790s Round Gown : Construction
In this post I’ll talk about the construction of the Green Blob – my late green1790s round gown. Let’s have at it!
garment construction , Halloween , Playing Dress Up
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Fire and Ice: Part 5 – The Dress!!
One week ago I was handed an invitation to a birthday party with a theme: Fire and Ice. The dress is complete. Here it is!
fabrics , garment construction , Halloween
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Fire and Ice: Part 4 – Almost Ready!
Four days ago I was handed an invitation to a birthday party with a theme: Fire and Ice. I’m almost ready.
fabrics , garment construction , Halloween
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Fire and Ice: Part 3. You learn something everyday…
Three days ago I was handed an invitation to a birthday party with a theme: Fire and Ice. Today i learned about scratchy net under gold lame.
fabrics , garment construction , Halloween
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Fire and Ice: Part 2 – Construction Begins
Two days ago I was handed an invitation to a birthday party with a theme: Fire and Ice. I have one week to make a gown!
fabrics , garment construction , Halloween
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Fire And Ice: Part I – Brainstorming
Yesterday evening I was handed an invitation to a birthday party with a theme: Fire and Ice. Now i need to build a costume!