tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69885950780359284992024-03-08T11:59:27.860-05:00Sew 18th CenturyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17389956220705741311noreply@blogger.comBlogger190125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988595078035928499.post-63436474588789916912016-04-20T10:16:00.002-04:002016-04-20T10:16:29.933-04:0027 Dresses (plus one or two)This spring marks five years of blogging and I've passed a costuming milestone--27 dresses. Here are the gowns I've created since I was bit with the costuming bug in 2009, in no particular order. (For definition purposes I have not included infant gowns, short gowns or bedgowns since these garments are relatively simple to construct and do not require setting sleeves.) <br />
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Girls early 19th century frock.</div>
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Regency gown</div>
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1795 work gown</div>
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Green wool gown</div>
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Another early 19th century girl's frock</div>
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Gold silk ball gown</div>
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Late 1780s gown</div>
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Girls 1780s-style gown</div>
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Early 19th century Quaker gown</div>
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1780s striped gown</div>
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Printed cotton Regency ball gown</div>
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c1800 / 1820 gown</div>
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Brown linen gown</div>
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Ann Franklin Lewis gown</div>
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Sukey Copley's gown</div>
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Crazy brown gown</div>
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An experimental gown that I've never worn</div>
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Striped linen gown</div>
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Another 18-teens gown</div>
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1760s/1770s girl's gown</div>
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Mr first gown made from fabric purchased in Paris. (Photo courtesy Newport Historical Society)<br />
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Blue worsted wool gown. (Photo courtesy Newport Historical Society)<br />
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Red lampas silk gown (photo courtesy Newport Historical Society)<br />
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1760s silk gown (photo courtesy Lew Keen)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17389956220705741311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988595078035928499.post-34361497097854193242016-03-14T09:19:00.000-04:002016-03-14T09:19:20.411-04:00Stamp Act RepealedAnyone who knows me knows that I have a thing for the Stamp Act. Since this week marks the 250th anniversary of the Stamp Act's repeal, here are photos from the August 2015 Stamp Act Protest reenactment. All images courtesy Newport Historical Society.<br />
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If you're craving more Newport Stamp Act, there's a great <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKya5et2Q4o" target="_blank">YouTube video</a></b> and and more photos in <b><a href="https://www.thehistorylist.com/events/stamp-act-protest-reenactment-newport-rhode-island" target="_blank">this album from The History List</a></b>.<br />
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<i>A semi timely blog post...huzzah!</i> -- Last month I whipped up a Regency gown with the last of the <b><a href="http://www.sew18thcentury.com/2015/07/india-fabric-fabulousness.html" target="_blank">India cotton</a></b> I snagged last summer. Using a homemade pattern, which I modeled after...<br />
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<i> c.1810 gown, The Met<b> <a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/collection/the-collection-online/search/98066?rpp=60&pg=21&ao=on&ft=silk+ball+dress&when=A.D.+1800-1900&pos=1219" target="_blank">Accession Number 11.60.226</a></b></i></div>
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<i> 1805-1810 Gown, The Met <b><a href="http://metmuseum.org/collection/the-collection-online/search/84026?rpp=30&pg=5&ao=on&ft=dress&deptids=8&when=A.D.%2B1800-1900&what=Cotton|Dresses&pos=133&imgNo=3&tabName=related-objects" target="_blank">Accession Number C.I.43.13.6</a></b></i></div>
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...the back of this cotton gown from The Met (since there are no images showing the back of the red gown).<br />
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(Notice that fancy new sofa!) <br />
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Several of my previous Regency gowns use a drawstring to close at the back. I've found that this gaps and shows my underpetticoat/stays/shift. Blah! To avoid this, I added a few hooks and eyes.<br />
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A detail of attaching the stroke gathers from the center back skirt to the bodice. <br />
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The band along the center waist is prick stitched in place...<br />
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...and nicely matches the pattern on the fashion fabric.<br />
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A detail of the center back.<br />
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I whipped some vintage red grosgrain ribbon over the center band.</div>
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I love the pop of color it adds!</div>
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I added two tucks on the skirt panels, one under each bust, to add shape and to make the gown less boxy. </div>
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<i>Snowman photobomb!</i></div>
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For shoes, I experimented with dying these white satin bridesmaid shoes. </div>
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I used three coats of red dye from American Duchess...</div>
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...and covered the back and inside rim with blue painting tape to minimize bleeding... </div>
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...which worked well! I also applied a coat of Scotch Guard.</div>
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The finished shoes are based after this pair:</div>
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1810-1830 Slippers, <b><a href="http://www.nationaltrustcollections.org.uk/object/1348832.1" target="_blank">National Trust 1348832.1</a></b></div>
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With friends at the Princess Charlotte Ball, hosted </div>
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Mrs. G looked amazing at her first Regency event! <br />
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Prepping for 1765 occupied much of my time this past summer. My little one needed a new 1760s gown for my big work event. I needed something that met the <b><a href="http://www.newporthistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Stamp-Act-Newport-Historical.pdf" target="_blank">1765 clothing standards</a></b> but would require a minimal outlay of expenses. <br />
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The construction is the same as her <b><a href="http://www.sew18thcentury.com/2015/03/little-leading-strings.html" target="_blank">leading strings</a></b> and <b><a href="http://www.sew18thcentury.com/2015/04/pretty-purple-gown.html" target="_blank">purple striped</a></b> gowns as I used the <b><a href="http://atthesignofthegoldenscissors.com/products/18th-century-girl-s-gown" target="_blank">Golden Scissors girls gown pattern</a></b>.<span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u> </u></span></u></span><br />
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I used a woven cotton fabric that cost about $6. If it was silk, it would be perfect for a 1770s project. It's cotton, so it's a stretch for 1765 both in terms of the fabric type and its style. However the scale of the flowers is a nice size for a child's gown, it's machine washable, it was super cheap--and my daughter wouldn't agree to wearing a white gown. <br />
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As you can see looking at the inside, it's loosely woven making it a little frustrating to work with but doable. <br />
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While trying to use items from my stash, I up-cycled this green cotton tape. I originally received it on a Pottery Barn package and used it to bind the top of the skirt. <br />
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The colors match, in a modern sense, and the width of the tape (about two inches) helped keep the loose threads together.<br />
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I sewed inside seams on the machine and didn't worry about exactly matching up </div>
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the stripes on the sleeve. (I knew she'd only wear this once.)</div>
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<i> The back laces closed and the skirts tie closed with white cotton tape. There are two boning channels alongside the eyelets which are boned with reed.</i></div>
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The lining fabric is a linen scrap.<i><br /></i></div>
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One main goal behind this project was improving her kit. I handsewed her a shift, which she really needed. (She didn't have one last year.) </div>
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It's short-sleeved so it doubles with 19th century gowns. (I'll eventually make her an 18th century one.)</div>
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I made her a neck handkerchief too...</div>
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...which is also handsewn.</div>
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The day of the event she told me, "Oh Mom, I can't wear that. It won't look very good." I needed to focus my energy on running everything and didn't try to convince her. </div>
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To meet the clothing standards, I made a bib front apron. </div>
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I tacked it on so we didn't have to fuss with pins and, of course, it ties around the waist.</div>
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This photo shows how the bib gaps as I made it a tad too long.</div>
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For shoes she wore these polyester satin ballet flats from David's Bridal. I started to remove the ruffles, but my little fashionista protested that I was ruining them. Our pair has two rows of ruffles instead of three. Again it's not a perfect shoe for living history, but it was inexpensive, has a simple design and a rubber sole with a tread. The shoes are currently on clearance at <b><a href="http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_ballet-flower-girl-flat-with-ruffle-detail-rachela_shoes-flower-girl" target="_blank">David's Bridal.com.</a></b></div>
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One other detail: I added a feather to her hat as the clothing standards advised.</div>
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She looked super sweet the day of the event...</div>
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...and was featured in two newspapers! </div>
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<i>Demonstrating her courtesies.</i></div>
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My "blogcation" is over...it's time to share research, photos and construction notes on the projects that have kept me uber busy this year and I'm starting with Sukey Copley's blue gown.<br />
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This fall I portrayed John Singleton Copley's wife, Susanna Clarke Copley, who went by the name Sukey, for a first person living history program at <b><a href="http://www.osmh.org/" target="_blank">Old South Meeting House</a></b>. This event called for making a new gown and I <i>had </i>to use the Copley blue silk from <a href="http://atthesignofthegoldenscissors.com/" target="_blank"><b>Sign of the Golden Scissors</b></a>. <br />
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Inspired by this painting of Sukey with her family...<br />
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Detail from <i>The Copley Family</i>, 1776/1777</div>
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National Portrait Gallery <b><a href="http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/Collection/art-object-page.46098.html" target="_blank">1961.7.1</a></b></div>
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... and the host of Copley's other ladies in blue, some of which are on my Sukey's World<b> <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/sew18thcentury/sukie-copleys-world/" target="_blank">Pinterest board</a></b>, I made a basic open front English gown. It took a bit longer than normal--about a month (one week of which was spent in the land of well dressed mice). Silk can fray easily and this silk is more of an investment than my other projects, so I wanted to take my time and get it right.<br />
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The fabric has a beautiful drape. It's much heavier than the <b><a href="http://www.sew18thcentury.com/2014/09/hsf-14-paisley-plaid-18th-century-gown.html" target="_blank">plaid silk gown</a></b> I made last year, but it's not so heavy that it's difficult to sew like an upholstery silk. It's also very forgiving when it comes to pin marks.<br />
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In terms of construction, it's similar to my other open front gowns which use an early version of the Larkin & Smith gown pattern. The robings are 1770s style, made separate and then sewn to the bodice from beneath so the stitching isn't visible from the front. <br />
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A peek at the inside. The stomacher is sewn in on one side to make it easier to dress quickly.<br />
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As you can see on the right, the prick stitches are smaller and more carefully sewn. I was afraid I'd run out of time which is why the stitches on the left are not as finely spaced. <br />
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<i>This silk is so nice! </i></div>
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I continue to struggle with tucking enough fabric into the first two pleats at the center back. I cut the CB panel to be about 28 inches wide so there would be enough fabric to tuck, but I can't seem to get enough so the en forreau pleats are even. <br />
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Sukey wouldn't be seen in such lovely silk without flounces!</div>
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I used an 18th century-style lace that I found in at an antiques store earlier this year. </div>
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An inside view of the inner flouce. The linen is gathered and sewn to the sleeve.</div>
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A view of the outer flounce. To save on fabric, it's pieced at the center. This flounce pattern was kindly shared from Mrs. B. </div>
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I sewed the sleeves and attached the flounces before I set the sleeves. One lesson learned: set the sleeves first, then attach the flounces otherwise they might end up backwards. <br />
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I added <b><a href="http://www.burnleyandtrowbridge.com/1inchwidewooltwilltape-325yd.aspx" target="_blank">navy wool tape</a></b> from Burnley & Trowbridge along the hem of the skirt panels to give it extra weight so it would drape well. <br />
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A view of the in-progress gown from the back.</div>
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Making a paper stomacher pattern.</div>
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Stomacher patterning.</div>
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Between persona research and program prep, I knew I wouldn't have time to make
scads of trim but I thought Sukey's gown needed something extra. I paired
the stomacher with this pink Georgian-style paste pin from <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/damesalamode" target="_blank">Dames a la Mode</a></b>. <br />
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When presenting a first person monologue, I almost always props to generate audience interaction and a cheat sheet to make sure I include all of the interpretative themes. <br />
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This project has another special aspect--the gown reminds me of <b><a href="http://americangirl.wikia.com/wiki/Christmas_Gown_and_Stomacher" target="_blank">Felicity Merriman's blue gown</a></b>. I was fortunate to attend Felicity's debut in Colonial Williamsburg in the summer of 1991, which is when I first fell in love with colonial American history. I suspect that the American Girl creators based Felicity's fancy dress after Copley's ladies in blue. <br />
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This was the busiest summer <i>ever</i>! Between camp shutting, event planning, a little traveling and lots of sewing to prepare for programs, I took a blogging hiatus. It's back to school, which means life is back to normal. Here are photo highlights of projects I'll share research and notes regarding, and some event images...<br />
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<i> L'Hermione in Boston and N'port</i></div>
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<i> Tea in Salem - a new 1812 gown, a poke bonnet...</i></div>
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<i> ...and a new 1810s girls gown.</i></div>
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<i> A late 1780s gown for meeting His Excellency.</i></div>
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<i> An 18th century girl's gown.</i></div>
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<i> A bed gown...</i></div>
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<i>...and another bedgown.</i></div>
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<i> A short cloak...AKA a confused mantle.</i></div>
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<i> Effigies and the Stamp Act Protest</i></div>
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<i> A wool gown</i><br />
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<i>Susanna Copley!</i></div>
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<b><a href="http://www.hermione.com/blog-de-l-hermione/" target="_blank">L'Hermione</a></b> is in Newport!<br />
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Given the city's extensive connection to the French during the Revolutionary War, it's an especially appropriate port. As Mr. D says, "<b><a href="http://www.newportri.com/newportdailynews/news/page_one/all-things-come-back-to-newport/article_7349376f-b8d0-5794-82a0-8fff74c21ad2.html#.VZ49zogs0GA.facebook" target="_blank">All things come back to Newport</a></b>."<br />
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This post features photos of the ship with a few related notes; my next update features Hermione-related living history. <br />
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The Rochambeau statue in the foreground; l'Hemrione's mast can be seen in the background as she is docked at <b><a href="http://www.fortadams.org/" target="_blank">Ft. Adams</a></b>.</div>
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A view of the <b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claiborne_Pell_Newport_Bridge" target="_blank">Pell Bridge</a></b> from the ship.</div>
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...and these oversized stitches.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17389956220705741311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988595078035928499.post-28735551883054968182015-07-05T14:09:00.002-04:002015-07-05T14:09:37.906-04:00India Fabric FabulousnessI'm always on the hunt for period-appropriate fabric--especially affordable fabric. I recently ordered these India cottons on Etsy that have a period look.<br />
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Blue floral hand block printed fabric from <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BLOCKPRINTFABRIC?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">Block Print Fabric</a></b>.</div>
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Red floral hand block printed fabric from the same shop.</div>
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The handmade irregularities remind me of details I've seen on extant fabrics in museums. </div>
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I think of the print's scale as the "Goldilocks"...it's not too big (like prints for upholstery fabric) and not too small (like quilting fabrics can be). It's just right.</div>
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I also acquired an ikat cotton from <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/VedahDesigns?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">Vedah Designs</a></b>. This woven cotton, which reports to be handloomed, has a heavier weight when compared to the fine muslin feeling of the block printed fabric. </div>
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The pictures don't give justice to how nice this fabric is!</div>
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Compared to extant fabrics, there are some good similarities in the design and color scheme.<br />
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<i>Detail of a 1790-1810 Southern Indian muslin neck handkerchief. </i></div>
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Smithsonian, <b><a href="http://americanhistory.si.edu/collections/search/object/nmah_371685" target="_blank">Accession Number 28810</a></b></div>
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<i> 19th century block printed cotton with gold flower motifs.</i></div>
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V&A<b> <a href="http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O68416/textile-unknown/#" target="_blank">Museum Number 6171B/(IS)</a></b></div>
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<i> 18th century printed and dyed cotton featuring yellow roses.</i></div>
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V&A <b><a href="http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O147948/fragment-unknown/" target="_blank">Museum Number IM-51.1924</a></b></div>
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<i> Early 18th century floral cotton featuring diapered springs in green and yellow.</i></div>
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<i> 1770-1790 block printed cotton from a woman's gown (below).</i></div>
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<i>18th century Ikat-style French cotton </i></div>
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<i>c.1820 silk and cotton dinner dress with an ikat design</i></div>
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For the fabric purist, the cottons I have purchased aren't 100% period appropriate. The 18th and early 19th century Indian cottons have more details (stripes, multiple colors, more elaborate designs, etc.) than the modern Indian cottons offer, which is revealed through a quick Pinterest search. But when
compared to modern fabric, when using the "Good", "Better", "Best"
model, I'd classify these in the upper end of the "Better" category. They're a nice weight, the handmade nature is obvious when looking closely, and they're different from the floral cottons we typically see at events. Plus, if you
can wait a few weeks for shipping, they're *really* affordable.<br />
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I couldn't buy all the fabric I loved, like this spotted cotton.<br />
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Block Print Fabric is currently offering <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/228486933/5-yards-hand-blue-iket-print-block-print?ref=favs_view_13" target="_blank">five yards for $25</a></b>, which could translate well into an 19th century gown much like the two examples below.</div>
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c.1810 cotton gown</div>
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A detail of fabric from The Met's gown. </div>
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1801-1810 cotton gown</div>
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Detail of fabric from the RISD Museum's gown.</div>
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The fabrics that I've ordered have washed pretty well. While I normally wash my fabric in hot water, I opted for cold water to minimize fading from the natural dyes. I'll admit the muslin weight fabrics smelled a bit factory-like, but this was eliminated after putting them in the dryer.<br />
<br />Go search for "Block Print Fabric" on Etsy and check out the India fabric fabulousness! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17389956220705741311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988595078035928499.post-61679119365152266692015-05-31T09:13:00.002-04:002015-05-31T11:01:55.723-04:00Baby CrazyI have been *so* excited about the arrival of Baby B...and I'm not the only one. <b><a href="http://www.sharonburnston.com/" target="_blank">Sharon Burston</a></b> kindly organized a group gift to sew a baby layette many months ago for our wonderful friends who recently welcomed their first child.<br />
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Ms. M made a baby shirt, I made two baby caps...</div>
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....an 18th century cap and a 19th century-style cap...</div>
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...Kitty Calash made a petticoat...</div>
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...and Sharon made a gown.</div>
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Naturally we followed Sharon's directions about making a <b><a href="http://www.sharonburnston.com/baby_linen/index.html" target="_blank">basic baby layette</a></b>. For the 18th century baby cap...</div>
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...it's pretty much the same as the one I outlined on the <b><a href="http://crazyconcordchicks.blogspot.com/2011/10/mrs-hancocks-completed-baby-cap.html" target="_blank">Crazy Concord Chicks blog</a></b>. I sized up the pattern so it would be more of a 6 month size rather than a newborn.<br />
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I used insertion lace at the center back...</div>
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...and antique lace, which I had found in Vermont over the winter, along the front.</div>
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For the 19th century-style cap, I actually reworked an antique cap.</div>
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It's probably early 20th century, but has period correct features that made it easy to adapt...<br />
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...such as the delicate muslin fabric...<br />
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...and the century back. Its shape is similar to...<br />
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<i>Infant's Cap made from sheer white linen embroidered with linen. <b> </b></i><br />
<i><b><a href="http://www.mfa.org/collections/object/infants-cap-99152" target="_blank">MFA Accession Number 53.287</a></b></i><br />
...this early 19th century infant's cap.</div>
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I removed the decorative embroidery, which had frayed...<br />
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...along with the satin ribbon ties, which were obviously replacements. (Above you can see where it was sewn.) And I added some pretty antique white lace...<br />
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...that matched perfectly. <br />
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Sadly the postal service misplaced the package and it's no where to be found. Perhaps I should place an ad with Samuel Hall in <i>The Newport Mercury</i> to see if it can be recovered? </div>
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<i>Lost, fupposed to be ftollen, about nine or ten weeks fince, a baby's gown, cap, petticoat and fhirt all fewn in the neatest manner. Whoever fhall return them to the printer fhall be handsomely rewarded and no Questions asked. </i></div>
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<i>Page Four of "The Newport Mercury" from January 7, 1765</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Following up on the <a href="http://www.sew18thcentury.com/2015/03/little-leading-strings.html"><b>leading strings post</b></a>, here are notes and construction photos of the <a href="http://www.sew18thcentury.com/2014/10/a-sofia-first-18th-century-gown.html" style="font-weight: bold;">"Sofia the First" girl's gown</a> made from the Larkin and Smith gown pattern last fall.<span style="text-align: center;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The construction is pretty much the same as the leading strings gown. As you can see above, the inside bodice is lined with beige linen. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The bodice and petticoat are attached and there are tape ties finishing the petticoat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A peek at the center front, which shows the cotton tape at the top of the petticoat. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since I wanted this to be more of a 1780s gown, the back closes with tape ties, instead of lacing closed with eyelets, much like... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">...the gown in this c.1785 portrait of <a href="http://www.lanefineart.com/index2.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.product_details&only_page=1&product_id=186&pop=1&tmpl=component&" target="_blank">A<b>nne Barbara Russell with her son Sit Henry Russell, by George Romney</b></a>. And like little Henry's gown...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I sewed this one on the road, and didn't use a machine, so I lapped the bodice and sleeve seams. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;">The pattern calls for 2.5-3 yards of fashion fabric. When I made the leading strings gown, I used less than 2 yards. In this version, I made two skirt panels instead of four which results in a skirt circumference that's 40 inches instead of 80 inches. You can kind of tell here that this petticoat is less full...but it saved a bunch of sewing time and the entire gown only required just over</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"> one yard of fabric. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">...but from a distance I don't think it's terribly noticeable. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I had anticipated that the directions would include color photos to guide you through each step. It actually has black and white photos, and less images than I'd like to see included.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The pattern includes all the of the bodice parts, but it doesn't include a paper pattern for the skirt panels making it a tad trickier for novice sewers.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When comparing the sizing to modern retailers the bodice runs a tad large (think Carters sizing, rather than the "inbetween" sizes that OshKosh and Gap Kids sell); the sleeve pattern is true to modern sizing. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As a whole, I definitely recommend the Larkin and Smith girls gown pattern. Over the last year as my daughter has reached a point in her development where she better understands "history work" and what I do at work/when volunteering, it's been wonderful to include her. And as she grows I'm certain that the experiences she has had as a result of participating in "history work" will help nurture her cultural interests. </span></div>
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Last summer I made a sweet little gown for my daughter using the <b><a href="http://atthesignofthegoldenscissors.com/products/18th-century-girl-s-gown" target="_blank">Larkin and Smith girl's gown</a> </b>pattern. Thanks to the extensive winter snow storms, I've had time to wash, iron and photograph it, and can now share construction notes. </div>
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It's no secret I'm a moron at reading pattern directions, I luckily had a mock bodice that Hallie had kindly lent me ages ago that I could refer to for guidance. Hallie and Steph, who I consider mentors and friends, have done a great job at developing a pattern that is much needed for reenactors with little girls (or older toddler boys who aren't breeched). My notes are in no way intended as criticism; I hope they offer guidance for anyone creating a little child's gown and may stumble on the same areas as I did.</div>
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Like any period gown, the bodice is a little involved. The construction is similar to a lady's 18th century gown, such as lapping the side seams and setting the sleeves. One main variation on the child's gown is the back lacing feature. This pattern includes plackets that are sewn on top of the center back to cover the eyelets. To attach this, I used a spaced backstitch because it's pretty, and because this is intended to be an upperclass girl's gown.</div>
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Just like making stays, there were oodles of eyelets to sew. </div>
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When sewing the skirt panels, I followed the cutting directions and made the four panels 20 inches wide. When it came to pleating the petticoat, it was a bit too much for her size, which at the time was about a child's 4-5. </div>
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This image shows the front waist. The point at the front of the bodice is all finished. Rather than directly tacking this to the petticoat, it pretty much "hangs loose" and flops around.</div>
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In hopes that she can wear this for a second season, there are two growth pleats basted in place.<br />
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To sew the leading strings and sash, I whip stitched two sides together. As you can kind of tell above, there is a "right side" that doesn't show the stitches and a "back side" with all the stitches.<br />
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When working with this pattern, there is one adjustment that I suggest making. The bodice is a bit too wide. As you can see in the photos below...<br />
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...the first time my daughter wore this gown it was very gappy in front. </div>
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<i> The bodice front is a bit too wide.</i></div>
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<i>Bodice pleat added under the left shoulder strap.</i><br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">To help correct this, I made a little pleat on the bodice under each shoulder strap.</span></div>
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Not to pat myself on the back, but there's something magical about her wearing this gown which is somewhat captured in this mini video. </div>
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I started a little embroidery kit <b><a href="https://instagram.com/p/Y5O6Doqi14/?taken-by=sew_18thcentury" target="_blank">two years ago</a></b>...<br />
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<i>A progress photo from spring 2013.</i> </div>
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...and then got distracted, and forgot about it. It's a Scissors Pocket kit by Wellingsley Studio (WS doesn't seem to have an internet presence). The kit contained wool and silk threads, linen screenprinted with the pattern, and the usual directions. The mountains of winter snow provided extra time to stitch up the remainder, as you can see in the following images...<br />
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<i>The buttonhole stitch on the flowers was fun.</i></div>
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<i>The flower buds should have been French knots, but they didn't knot well. The leaves are worked in double satin stitch, and the flower pot pattern is satin stitch with some stem stitches.</i></div>
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<i>Please ignore the sloppy blue bit at the bottom!</i></div>
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<i>The flower stems are just back stitches. </i></div>
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To finish the project, I assembled it just like my 18th century <b><a href="http://www.sew18thcentury.com/2011/10/pollys-pocket.html" target="_blank">pocket</a></b>. </div>
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<i>It's tiny...</i></div>
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<i> ...but good for four year-old fingers.</i></div>
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<i> It's bound with silk scraps... </i></div>
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<i> ...and was all handsewn.</i></div>
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<i>The back features a scrap of <b><a href="http://www.sew18thcentury.com/2011/10/fab-fabric-find.html" target="_blank">printed cotton</a></b>.</i></div>
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I'm calling it Lucy Locket's pocket and am using it to store my daughter's "history work" marbles, which are from <b><a href="http://www.plimoth.com/reproductions/clay-marble.html" target="_blank">Plimoth Plantation</a></b>. She's requested to do more "history work" this year and, when events arise, we have a new period-appropriate toy to tote.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17389956220705741311noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988595078035928499.post-21129007199394009202015-03-09T23:50:00.000-04:002015-03-10T21:55:23.857-04:00New 19th Century Stays...and a Stays Secret<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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New early 19th century stays! They're far from perfect, but they're a million times better than what I've worn for the last year. <br />
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This is my third attempt at early 19th century stays. (You can read about <b><a href="http://www.sew18thcentury.com/2013/08/c1800-stays.html" target="_blank">Attempt #2 here</a></b>.) I used the <b><a href="http://www.burnleyandtrowbridge.com/ladiesregencyandromanticeracorset.aspx" target="_blank">Laughing Moon Regency Corset pattern</a></b> in the theatrical version, because I wanted to make something quickly that would create a better shape. I used the pattern for cutting guidance, but the directions mystified me. I didn't follow them.<br />
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As you can kind of tell, I made the lining on the front and back, to create support for the eyelets/lacing and the busk, but not on the sides. The inside seams are flat felled and partly machine sewn. It's 3/4 handsewn, 1/4 machine sewn. I didn't choose the best fabric, the weave of this
linen-cotton is a bit loose. I expect it won't hold
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Being short waisted, standard busks are too long. Thankfully <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/198024465/cut-to-your-length-wood-busk-for-corsets?ref=favs_view_17" target="_blank">Red Threaded on Etsy</a></b> makes an affordable custom busk and speedy shipping. <br />
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The edges are bound with cotton tape. I machine sewed little side tucks when fudging with fitting...which probably wasn't necessary.</div>
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<i>Pas mal.</i></div>
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<i>Pas bien.</i></div>
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<i>Mais pas mal.</i></div>
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The single layer of linen/cotton on the side is really evident here...</div>
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...and here.</div>
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I saved the bust gusset fitting for last, which was the trickiest part. After an hour of gusset fiddling, and pin
stabbing, I discovered that I could improve the fit by pinching the seam under
the gusset (as seen with the sloppy whip stitches at the gusset's lower point) which created a little support and push--but it's
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It shouldn't be a surprise that gussets are so tricky. Finding a well fitting modern bra is hard. A seamstress class in constructing
undergarments is looking especially appealing!
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On the scale of <i>Good, Better, Best</i>, these are somewhere between <i>Good </i>and <i>Better</i>. There are fitting issues to overcome, like growing a third arm to help when fitting them on myself, and pattern revisions I would favor.<br />
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When sewing these stays, I was amazed by how quickly they came together. My 18th century stays took about three months, these took two weeks.<br />
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I couldn't help but
wonder what the late 18th century staymaker thought when this new style took
precedence over fully boned stays. Was he tired of
the years/decades of sewing boning channels and happy to have a
change of pace? Was he frustrated that he had spent much of
his career perfecting the knowledge of fitting a garment that had
become a defunct fashion? Or was he up for the challenge of crafting
this new shape for young ladies?<br />
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For anyone who has read, or scrolled, this far, what's my secret? What have I been wearing over the last year? Get ready to laugh...<br />
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...this is it! Yes it's a little embarrassing but:<br />
a) It cost $10 (including the shipping) as it came straight from a factory in China via ebay. <br />
b) It created the right shape. <br />
c) It helped me focus on making better gowns, the part of the ensemble people actually see.<br />
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Wa<i>aa</i>y back last summer when Kitty Calash and I were prepping for our <b><a href="http://www.sew18thcentury.com/search/label/millinery" target="_blank">millinery shop</a></b> in Salem, we patterned little reticules based after Ackermann fashion prints in the book <b><a href="http://www.jodygayle.com/index.html" target="_blank"><i>Fashions in the Era of Jane Austen</i></a></b>. Well Kitty did more patterning. I did more chatting. Below are photos of two that I prepped for Salem, along with a few other reticules and an over-sized workbag I had made last year...<br />
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This bag is about the size of my hand, which is small. I can wear child's gloves. To make this more accommodating...</div>
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...we made little side slits, much like petticoat pocket slits. </div>
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The bag is lined with a linen-cotton fabric.</div>
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This coral silk is the same fabric as the sash and leading strings on my daughter's <b><a href="http://www.sew18thcentury.com/2014/09/court-ensemble-project-little-leading.html" target="_blank">18th century gown</a></b>. She's quite fond of it and used it regularly in Williamsburg last fall. In fact, she's holding it in this photo that we took right before attending an evening program at the Palace, which was later featured on Colonial Williamsburg's blog, <b><a href="http://makinghistorynow.com/2014/10/10-signs-your-colonial-williamsburg-vacation-is-almost-here/" target="_blank">MakingHistoryNow.com</a></b>. (Scroll to #5.)<br />
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This little gold silk bag was the second one we patterned. </div>
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<i>The two bags on "display" in our early 19th century millinery shop. </i><br />
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Inspired by these little projects, but wanting a bag that's a more realistic size (I'm a <b><a href="http://www.cathkidston.com/fcs/blog/totes/" target="_blank">#TotesBig</a></b> fan), I made this late 18th century workbag....</div>
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...based on this French print from <b><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/265360603018721673/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></b>.</div>
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My adaptation, made from blue silk, is four sided.</div>
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It's trimmed with red silk just like my <b><a href="http://www.sew18thcentury.com/2014/11/what-cheer-wear-ann-frankland-lewiss.html" target="_blank">1807 Ann Frankline Lewis gown</a></b>...</div>
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My iPad mini fits in comfortably.<br />
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Being in the reticule spirit, I made this little bag which is available in my <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/210666788/handmade-gold-silk-reticule-with-tassels?ref=shop_home_active_4" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a></b>...</div>
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...and is inspired by this Costume Parisien print from <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/265360603018721692/" target="_blank"><b>Pinterest</b></a>.</div>
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As well as this classic reticule, which is also in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/212441106/pale-yellow-silk-reticule-with-tassels?ref=shop_home_feat_2" target="_blank"><b>Etsy shop</b></a>.</div>
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And yes, it's based after another <b><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/265360603018700938/" target="_blank">French fashion print</a></b>.</div>
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If you're craving more on reticules, <b><a href="http://thedreamstress.com/2013/11/terminology-what-is-a-reticule-or-indispensable/" target="_blank">click here</a></b> for a great terminology post by the Dreamstress and peruse extant bags on my <b><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/sew18thcentury/reticules-workbags/" target="_blank">Pinterest board</a></b>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17389956220705741311noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988595078035928499.post-45724891158108867542015-02-22T22:59:00.001-05:002015-02-23T22:36:31.325-05:00Polly and Ann Marie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Recently photographer Lew Keen shared these great photos from last summer when my daughter and I portrayed residents Polly and little Anne Marie Lyman, and represented the 1780s for a special event. Many thanks to Lew for taking these images! </div>
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Miss A. wore her first "history dress", the <b><a href="http://www.sew18thcentury.com/2014/07/c1808-girls-frock.html" target="_blank">c1808 girl's frock</a> </b>and handsewn black cotton <a href="http://www.sew18thcentury.com/2014/12/a-little-shoe-review.html" target="_blank"><b>shoes</b></a>. I know this dress represents the wrong era, but it was before I completed her <a href="http://www.sew18thcentury.com/2014/09/court-ensemble-project-little-leading.html" target="_blank"><b>leading strings gown</b></a>.<br />
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I wore my striped cherryderry gown that was inspired by a <a href="http://www.sew18thcentury.com/2011/08/museum-of-london-inspired-gown-part-two.html" target="_blank"><b>Museum of London gown</b></a>. The lightweight fabric makes it my favorite summer option.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17389956220705741311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988595078035928499.post-2586671389897272062015-02-15T09:02:00.001-05:002015-02-15T22:09:11.810-05:00An Afternoon in 1820I wouldn't want to be a modern maid, tasked with cleaning everyday. But it's fun to dress in period clothing and appear to do housework in a historic house...particularly when we take lots of breaks to discuss ads published in 1820 newspapers or gossip about the family. While I didn't take many photos during yesterday's <i>An Afternoon In 1820: Life at the Whitehorne House</i>, here are some from our day, which include insight into our interpretation and the stories we shared with visitors, along with some snowy images debuting my <b><a href="http://www.sew18thcentury.com/2015/02/1820-maids-dress.html" target="_blank">1820 maid's dress</a></b>.<br />
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<i>Kitty reads the latest papers. We are quite interested in purchasin a ticket for the literature lottery in New York. Though a chance costs $5, nearly a month's wages, there are two $25,000 prizes! One gentleman told us if he won it is enough to buy himself a new coach. We pointed out that he could buy many coaches with $25,000.</i> </div>
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<i>"Did you hear about the storefront that is available to let on Thames Street not far from the <b><a href="http://www.whitehorsenewport.com/" target="_blank">White Horse Tavern</a></b>," Kitty explains. "It would be an ideal location for us to reopen the <b><a href="http://www.sew18thcentury.com/2014/08/setting-up-shop-at-salems-west-india.html" target="_blank">millinery shop that we once managed in Salem</a></b>, before we were struck with harder times. The rent is reasonable and I think, if we are not too tempted by the broadcloth advertisements in the papers, we could save enough to open our shop in time for the summer visitors." </i></div>
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<i> The oldest daughter, Miss Caroline Whitehorne who is 14, has received a Valentine! We could not resist the temptation to unfold it and discover who it is from...</i></div>
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<i>She has a secret admirer! </i></div>
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(For more on this reproduction Valentine crafted by Kitty Calash, </div>
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check out <b><a href="http://kittycalash.com/2015/02/14/a-valentines-puzzle-purse/" target="_blank">A Valentine's Puzzle Purse</a></b>.)<i><br /></i></div>
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<i>Miss Eliza Whitehorne, the family's second oldest daughter who is 13, enjoys reading immensely. Though she favors novels, she does not seem to mind more virtuous texts.</i> </div>
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<i>The regular wood delivery did not arrive yesterd'y as it usually would on a Fr'day. Tis not surprisin given the pattern of weekly snow storms we have experienced since December, for the wood comes from Swansea, MA. We ate cheese with stale bread for our nooning. Twas smart of Mrs. Whitehorne to spend the day callin' while Mr. Whitehorne discuss'd business mattars at the coffeehouse so we did not have to serve them a cold dish on freezing day inside a cold house.</i></div>
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<i> Yesterd'y when we were down to the last of the wood Kitty prepared gingerbread from one of <b><a href="http://www.newporthistory.org/2010/found-holiday-recipes/" target="_blank">Mrs. Whitehorne's receipts</a></b>.</i></div>
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<i>With all this snow I think it is time to obtain a <b><a href="http://kittycalash.com/2015/01/15/not-quite-good-enough-coat/" target="_blank">great coat</a></b> like my cousin has...</i></div>
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<i> ...or at least a spencer. Perhaps we will win that New York literature lottery and we can purchase a mill, for it is a growing industry here in Rhode Island, and I can have broadcloth woven exactly to my specifications. And I need never worry again about being cold or working in service.</i> </div>
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This year I'm celebrating Valentine's Day by dressing as a Federal-era servant and hanging out in a historic house with <a href="http://kittycalash.com/" target="_blank"><b>Kitty Calash</b></a>.<br />
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The program, <b><a href="http://www.newportrestoration.org/calendar/details/42269-an_afternoon_in" target="_blank">An Afternoon in 1820: Life at the Whitehorne House</a></b>, takes place at the Newport Restoration Foundation's 1811 <b><a href="http://www.newportrestoration.org/visit/whitehorne/history_architecture" target="_blank">Whitehorne House</a></b> in "N'Port", where we will portray maids. A slightly outdated 18-teens gown seemed an appropriate costuming option for 1820 when representing a servant in an economically challenged city, so I created this cotton dress. Here are some sewing notes and interpretation thoughts...<br />
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I found this printed cotton fabric last year by <b><a href="http://www.cpw.com/" target="_blank">Cranston Print Works</a></b>. (I love how the company, established in 1807, dates from the era I'm representing!) Though it seems a little French, it has a nice early 19th century look. I used the <b><a href="http://www.burnleyandtrowbridge.com/periodimpression1809daywearpattern.aspx" target="_blank">Period Impressions 1809 Daywear pattern</a></b> as my guide for cutting...but I didn't follow the construction directions. (Directions are too confusing!) <br />
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The skirt panels were gathered and stitched into the center back.<br />
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Being short waisted, I modified the bodice pattern so it wouldn't be gappy at the back shoulders. I cut it a tad too short so I created this waistband that I space back stitched in place. This helped lengthen the bodice without starting over. </div>
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I recently fell in love with the roller printed gown below, from Genesee Country Village. Borrowing that gown's sleeve as inspiration, I created a drawstring on my sleeve. Given that this event is 1820, and my pattern dates to 1809, and the GCV gown dates to a few years later, I like to think it helps slightly update my garment to something closer to the 18-teens.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>The Duchess blush or York flame</i>, 1791. <a href="http://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=1462857&partId=1" target="_blank"><b>BM 1868,080.6133</b></a> </td></tr>
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I love how social media helps us share resources and allows those with a common interest to learn from each other.<br />
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If I was intentionally shopping for inexpensive Regency-looking shoes, I wouldn't be able to find them. A few months ago I saw this pair of shoes in my Pinterest feed, thanks to <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/quinnmburgess/" target="_blank">Quinn</a>, which has led to some serious Regency shoe shopping.<br />
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<i>Ollio Women's Shoe, available on<b> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Ollio-Womens-Comfort-Pointed-Oxford/dp/B00GXMEC8A/?ref=pd_sbs_shoe_21&ie=UTF8&refRID=19TYMTPVSNH1FTTRJYNH" target="_blank">Amazon</a></b></i></div>
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Since <a href="http://kittycalash.com/" target="_blank">Kitty Calash</a> and I are preparing for an 1820 event, I couldn't resist the excuse to splurge on super pointy toed shoes...<br />
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...so I ordered them in brown. After doing a little research, the shape reminds me of <a href="http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O353779/pair-of-shoes-simmans-penny/" target="_blank"><b>this 1790s pair from the V&A</b></a>. My new shoes are probably better suited for a late 18th or early 19th century event.<br />
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Thanks to Amazon's "People who viewed this also viewed" feature, I was tempted by two other pairs.<br />
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The Mia blue suede flat, which is ironically the same style shoe that the <a href="http://thebohemianbelle1800.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-regency-shoe-hack.html" target="_blank"><b>Bohemian Belle</b></a> did a great blog post about last year.<br />
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And the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00APAB70C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1" target="_blank"><b>Breckelles boots</b></a> in taupe. (The boots are shown with the printed cotton for the dress I'm wearing to the 1820 program.)<br />
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But it gets better! When antiquing in VT last month, I discovered old ballet slippers--that fit.<br />
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They're quite different from the ballet shoes I've used over the last 30 years. The leather is stiffer and the shank is almost as solid as a pointe shoe's wood shank. They have eyelets for lacing across the foot much like <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/sew18thcentury/shoes-ballerina-style/" target="_blank"><b>Regency ballerina style shoes</b></a>, which differs from the method of lacing pointe shoes around the ankle.<br />
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I recruited advice from my ballet teacher, a former NYCB principal, who thought they were mid-century. I agree...<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17389956220705741311noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988595078035928499.post-58412934102210552762015-01-05T12:26:00.003-05:002015-01-05T12:31:17.840-05:00Winter WearThough this has been a mild winter, it's cold enough to inspire some winter wear research. For two winters I've been itching to make...<br />
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...this yellow cloak. I love the color combination and fur trim. Given the way the fabric rests around her shoulders, I think it's a capelet, similar to what a men's cloak would feature, and not a typical lady's cloak hood. <br />
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The angle of this 1786 Ann Lewis illustration is a good model for draping the capelet. And I love the color combination.</div>
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This 1781 cloak features a slightly more dramatic capelet. </div>
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But I could just chicken out and make a fur-trimmed hood, like this 1758 cloak shows.</div>
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someday...which could probably double as a throw pillow.</div>
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And for anyone wanting to make a furry Regency coat, I found a good source for this 1814 fur. Haberman Fabrics's Chincilla Faux Fur is a close color match.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.habermanfabrics.com/index.php?route=product/product&keyword=fur&category_id=0&product_id=2739" target="_blank">Haberman Fabrics Chinchilla Mahogany</a> </b></div>
Though their fur is a little pricey, I've generally found that it's a decent quality that doesn't feel like a synthetic fiber and look blatantly fake. And this one is currently on sale! <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17389956220705741311noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988595078035928499.post-49208277497602066842014-12-15T08:28:00.001-05:002014-12-16T23:12:49.404-05:00A Little Shoe Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Finding period-correct children's shoes is nearly impossible. <b><a href="http://www.fugawee.com/" target="_blank">Fugawee</a></b> used to sell them for about $50, but they're no longer available. <b><a href="http://www.burnleyandtrowbridge.com/childrensshoes.aspx" target="_blank">Burnley & Trowbridge</a></b> sells nice kid's shoes but they run too narrow for my family...and they're pricey ($75-$90). The few options leave me considering to sew them myself, and I'm not up for that adventure. So what's a kid to wear? For those with the same struggle, here's a little shoe review of a few options we tried this year.<br />
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I bought these Mary Janes in red from <b><a href="http://www.shrimpandgritskids.com/index/page/product/product_id/353/category_id/34/product_name/Navy+Mary+Janes" target="_blank">Shrimp & Grits</a></b> for about $20. They're cute, they run close to size and look appropriate with her <b><a href="http://www.sew18thcentury.com/2014/09/court-ensemble-project-little-leading.html" target="_blank">white leading strings gown</a></b>. They have a rubber sole, some support on the sides and the velcro closer is well-hidden, though they're not made for wearing every day. Miss A scratched the red off the side button when sitting "criss cross applesauce". But for occasional use, combined with the cost, this is my #1 option.<br />
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I found a pair of black cotton hand sewn shoes similar to this pair on <b><a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/151260707584" target="_blank">ebay</a></b>. They're fine for a photo shoot, and they're super cheap, but they're not made for extended wearing. There's no support and hardly any traction on the sole. (When my daughter would run, she kept falling.) You can see a photo of her wearing them with her purple gown <b><a href="http://www.sew18thcentury.com/2014/10/a-sofia-first-18th-century-gown.html" target="_blank">here</a></b>.<br />
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Others have recommended this boys dress shoe from <b><a href="http://www.payless.com/boys-toddler-dress-strap/54947.html?dwvar_54947_color=black#start=13" target="_blank">Payless</a></b>, which we have found to be a good option. (If I could attach a small buckle, it would look perfect.) It's sturdy / good for running and costs less than $20, but my daughter prefers girly shoes.<br />
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Next season we'll try this handmade shoe by <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/184991296/20t-tie-boot-beech-size-12" target="_blank">Bear Feet Kids Shoes on Etsy</a></b>, which costs about $30. <br />
What shoes does your little one wear? <br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17389956220705741311noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988595078035928499.post-84226851190062267352014-12-01T10:42:00.001-05:002014-12-01T10:42:31.248-05:00A Touch of RedIn sewing my <b><a href="http://www.sew18thcentury.com/2014/11/what-cheer-wear-ann-frankland-lewiss.html" target="_blank">Ann Frankland Lewis gown</a></b>, I was struck by the color combination. Red and brown are not what I would pair together. Brown and pretty much every pastel? Yes. But not red. It's more of a Christmas/Valentine's color...or shoes that pop. Yet digging around, red seems to be a common accent in fashion plates. Below are a sampling of images that illustrate this and provide a little holiday fashion inspiration...<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17389956220705741311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988595078035928499.post-37069593976843674892014-11-29T08:42:00.003-05:002014-11-29T08:42:29.747-05:00#ShopSmall Vintage Etsy Sale<span style="font-size: small;">I'm hosting a #ShopSmall</span> vintage sale in my Etsy shop! All vintage items, or items that use vintage trim, are 20% off (no promo code needed) through December 1st such as...<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17389956220705741311noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6988595078035928499.post-42853552230838103972014-11-14T23:41:00.000-05:002014-11-14T23:41:02.739-05:00What Cheer Wear: Ann Frankland Lewis's Gown<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">Back when Ktity Calash and I were prepping for the <b><a href="http://www.sew18thcentury.com/2014/08/setting-up-shop-at-salems-west-india.html" target="_blank">1812 Salem Maritime Festival</a></b> this summer, I made a new gown based off of the fashionable 1807 print by Ann Frankland Lewis (below). While my gown was wearable for the event, it was not fully trimmed. <b><a href="http://www.sew18thcentury.com/2014/10/what-cheer-day-october-25th-2014.html" target="_blank">What Cheer Day</a></b> last month was the perfect opportunity to finish the trim and declare it done. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">The gown is made from four yards of Burnley and Trowbridge's <b><a href="http://www.burnleyandtrowbridge.com/5911.aspx" target="_blank">cinnamon light weight worsted wool</a></b>. I started the project by using discounted brown linen from Joanne's, which would have been fine but the two pieces of remnant fabric didn't match--even though they were from the same bolt. The Burnley and Trowbridge wool was a last minute splurge, which ended up being perfect for my two events: 1) our August day in Salem was unseasonably cool (several friends wore spencers) and 2) you can't go wrong wearing brown wool in October. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br />Since I was juggling milliner preparations during my busy time at work, I opted for slight variations on the homemade pattern I used for my <b><a href="http://www.sew18thcentury.com/2014/04/c1800-silk-gown.html" target="_blank">Quaker gown</a></b> earlier this year, such as.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">I didn't prick stitch along the bodice drawstring, I just whip stitched it in place.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Instead of making a pretty lapped seam along the sleeves, I sewed them the easy way. Because of the gown's rather bold red trim, this more decorative stitching seemed unnecessary. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">I sewed the bodice lining and drawstring casing with
one stitch. You can see below that I tried to make these tight so it all holds up!</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>An inside view of the top of the bodice: The drawstring casing and the bodice lining are assembled with one stitch. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>Three rows of stitches are visible (from top to bottom):</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><i>1) the drawstring at the bottom of the bodice and the lining are also assembled with one stitch (an explanation is below); </i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><i>2) the skirt panels are attached to the bodice with tiny, tight whip stitches; </i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><i>3) the red thread shows where the trim was top stitched in place.</i></span></div>
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For the d<span style="font-size: small;">rawstring casing along the bodice waist, I tried a different approach from my Quaker gown. Last time I double sewed this: once to
make the casing and once to whip the lining to the casing. Knowing that the ruffle on my
lappet cap has a <b><a href="http://www.sew18thcentury.com/2014/05/whip-it-up-rolled-whipped-gather.html" target="_blank">rolled whipped hem</a><a href="http://www.sew18thcentury.com/2014/05/whip-it-up-rolled-whipped-gather.html" target="_blank">y gather thing</a></b> created in one stitch, I tried something similar here--I used one stitch (at approximately 20 SPI) to secure the casing
and attach the lining. It's not the prettiest
sewing technique, but I think it works.</span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">The skirt panels are just squares, they're not cut triangle-like as my other
gowns are. This means there was a bit more pleating and gathering to do
at the waist. No one wants extra bulk in front, so I pleated the fabric so it's
all in the center back, another different approach from the Quaker gown.</span>
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<span style="font-size: small;">On the Quaker gown, I didn't like the result of my double pleats (which I'm defining as taking fabric and pleating it twice in the same place). Plus I had more skirt fabric than bodice fabric to attach it to, which forced me to "cheat" and make little pleats at
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<span style="font-size: small;">This time I made tiny, tight pleats but I collected the fabric
in back into longish pleats. For each following pleat I made, the fabric collected in
back was equally as long. The result: I used all the
excess fabric with eight pleats on each side and the bulk of fabric is
concentrated in the back...so it's has a little extra somethin'. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Any extra
fabric from the deep pleats I pulled back in to add to the poof, which you can
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<span style="font-size: small;">I then über-basted the pleats in
place as I didn't want to risk standing up and accidentally pulling out any pleats. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Though I haven't seen
the inside of enough extant gowns from this era to know if this is a
period-correct approach, I have to wonder if Regency gowns often had excess
fabric like this and, if so, if this is why we see many fashion plates showing ladies
"picking wedgies."</span>
<span style="font-size: small;">(If you don't know of the images I'm referring to, seach "regency wedgie" on Pinterest.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> <i>You can kind of get a sense for the bulk of fabric at the center back here...well, sort of. If you look close.</i></span></div>
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While it would have been easier to use several yards of silk ribbon for the trim, I opted for self trim due to budget constraints. The sash on my <b><a href="http://www.sew18thcentury.com/2011/08/wearing-my-new-gown.html" target="_blank">Museum of London gown from 2011</a></b> was just a piece of red Persian silk that I had folded many times. I cut this into 1.5 inch wide strips for the gown's trim, the <a href="http://www.sew18thcentury.com/2014/11/what-cheer-wear-cheery-bonnet.html" target="_blank"><b>cheery bonnet</b></a> and a reticule. When applying the trim, I folded the strips so they measure about 1 inch wide. In retrospect, when looking at the print in closer detail, a half inch wide ribbon would better reflect Ann's print. But I'm not redoing it!<br />
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To mimic the lacing effect on Ann's gown, I used little eyes (haberdashery eyes, obviously) to loop the ribbon through.</div>
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Between the drawstring at the bodice top, the drawstring at the waist and the lacing ribbon, I didn't have to worry about pinning it closed.<br />
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Now getting to the nitty gritty: my gown for an 1800 event, where I portrayed Providence mantua maker Nancy Smith, was based off an 1807 image. I was arguably a bit too forward leaning in the fashion department. However when you consider... <br />
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...this 1801 fashion print, (which I found via Kitty Calash on <b><a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/265360603017319117/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></b>) it shows a similar color palette, trim approach and a comparable gown shape. So I think it works. What do you think?<br />
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I made self trim with red silk scraps to match the trim on my gown. (More on the gown soon, I hope.)</div>
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I sewed little feather pads with red wool and feathers. (An extra set is listed on my <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/210262383/red-feather-pad-millinery-trim" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a></b>.)</div>
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Last year on What Cheer Day my bonnet wouldn't stay in place and I spent mmuch of the day balancing it on my head. This year I remembered a hat pin and didn't want to take off my cheery bonnet. : )</div>
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October 20th 1800<br />
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Miss Brown and Missus Mason,<br />
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It Tis with great pleasur that I writ you today from my shop in Cheapside. I've just returnd from a summer sojourn in Salem, where I was
visitin my sista <b><a href="http://www.sew18thcentury.com/2014/08/setting-up-shop-at-salems-west-india.html" target="_blank">the milliner and her spritely child</a></b>. You will be most
interested to learn that I tourd Boston where I
acquird prints showin the latest in fall and winter fashions from Paris and I have a new selectin of fine
muslins.<br />
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As you are both connoisseurs of the fina points in lafe, I would like to call
on you this commin Saturdy so you are the first in all of Rhoade Island
to view the new French fashions of which I am certan you'll be wearin come this
winter seasin. Of coorse, I'm eager to learn of all that has pass'd in
Providence since our <br />
last meetin.--I confess I am curious to know if your
mothar ever hirad a new house maid? 'Twas quite the scandal caused by the
previous new maid's behaviour when she was seen in town wearin Miss Brown's
silk gown and new spencer. Alas I fault not Missus Brown for waitin to seek a
replacement. OhAlas enough with Gossip!<br />
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Miss Brown, you will be pleased to learn that I have found
readymade slippers that closely match the description you had requested in late
spring. I believe I have your size. Saturd'y hence I shall bring them so you
could try wearin them.<br />
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Missus Mason we have so very much to discuss I eagerly await meetin your
newborn babe! There is a small tokin for you in my possess-ion on b'half of my
sista for you to wear in your married state. And I have prepar'd a small gift
for you and the child.<br />
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I remain as always<br />
Your Humble Mantua Maker,<br />
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Nancy Smith </div>
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