Sewing something large on holidays takes determination and the ability to iron in VERY low-light conditions.
19th Century , American Girl doll , doll costumes , Wired Ribbons
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A Mid-Victorian Winterhalter Dress for an American Girl Doll
When I saw a portrait of Queen Victoria’s family, I knew i had to sew my own mid-Victorian Winterhalter dress for my American Girl Doll.
18th century , caps , ruffleruffleruffle
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The Dissipated Grandma Sheep (Another Mrs Sandby Cap)
My first Mrs Sandby Cap was far too respectable – so I sewed another one. With lace. Introducing: the Milkmaid’s Nightmare!
1790s , Playing Dress Up , Regency , wig
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Introducing Lady Hamilton: a Green 1790s Round Gown in Malta
Introducing Lady Emma Hamilton! My green 1790s round gown – the Green Blob – went on holidays to Mellieha in Malta!
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!
1790s , fabrics , total chaos
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Fabric Shopping in the 1790s
My original plan for 2022 was to make a 1790s capsule wardrobe – one pattern and three gowns that would take me through any sort of event.
Let’s see how THAT worked out.
1750s , 18th century , caps , english gown , Playing Dress Up
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Here be Oranges (and a striped 1750s English Gown)
I took my new striped 1750s English gown for a spin, and accessorized it with a basket of oranges and my new Good Wives Linens lappet cap!
1750s , 18th century , caps
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A Very Serious Lappet Cap
I love the cap patterns from Good Wives Linens. The mid-18th Century Mrs Sandby Cap Pattern makes a very serious lappet cap indeed!
18th century , Accessories , christmas
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18th Century Mitts Tutorial Part Two: Construction
Summer in the 18th Century requires sun protection. Here is a tutorial for a pair of 18th Century linen mitts! Part Two