Pattern: 1770s Riding Habit, from J.P Ryan (with alterations to waistcoat). Pattern is size 14.
Fabric: 100% wool, coat weight, in bright blue. Lining is white linen and the interfacing is buckram of a linen/jute blend. Waistcoat is 100% figured silk with tiny diamonds.
Measurements:
Chest*: 38.5"
Waist*: 32"
Hip: free
*The coat is worn being worn over the waistcoat and shirt, which add to the overall measurements, so the coat chest is 40" and the waist is 33"
Sunday, 21 October 2018
Sunday, 7 October 2018
1884 Plaid Day Dress with Antique Lace
Patterns:
Truly Victorian #460 for the Bodice;
Truly Victorian #423 for the Sleeves;
Truly Victorian #263 for the Skirt;
Truly Victorian #365 for the Overskirt.
Fabrics: The plaid fabric is a high-thread count cotton flannel, the sort used for men's shirts. It is lighter than the cotton flannel one usually sees in baby blankets, and the weave it much more intricate (a lot of asymmetrical weaves in the larger stripes). The green fabric is a simple homespun cotton in pine green. The bodice lining is emerald green satin. The eyelet lace on the cuffs and collar are antique pieces I salvaged.
Measurements:
Chest...............43"
Waist...............35"
Hip..................<52"
Neck................15.5" max
Upper Arm......15" max
Back Width......16"
Hem.................39" at front.
Truly Victorian #460 for the Bodice;
Truly Victorian #423 for the Sleeves;
Truly Victorian #263 for the Skirt;
Truly Victorian #365 for the Overskirt.
Fabrics: The plaid fabric is a high-thread count cotton flannel, the sort used for men's shirts. It is lighter than the cotton flannel one usually sees in baby blankets, and the weave it much more intricate (a lot of asymmetrical weaves in the larger stripes). The green fabric is a simple homespun cotton in pine green. The bodice lining is emerald green satin. The eyelet lace on the cuffs and collar are antique pieces I salvaged.
Measurements:
Chest...............43"
Waist...............35"
Hip..................<52"
Neck................15.5" max
Upper Arm......15" max
Back Width......16"
Hem.................39" at front.
Sunday, 15 July 2018
Regency Bib Front Dress - Yellow Silk
Patterns: Laughing Moon #126, view B bodice with view A sleeves.
Fabric: 100% silk, 100% cotton lining.
Measurements: *pattern size 18
Chest: 40"
Under-bust: 35"
Back width: 13"
Back width (garment, between armhole seams): 10.5"
Sleeve: 21" on short inside curve.
Fabric: 100% silk, 100% cotton lining.
Measurements: *pattern size 18
Chest: 40"
Under-bust: 35"
Back width: 13"
Back width (garment, between armhole seams): 10.5"
Sleeve: 21" on short inside curve.
Tuesday, 10 July 2018
1885 Indigo Cotton Dinner Dress
Patterns: TV261 Skirt, TV382 "Asymmetrical Add-on" Over-skirt, TV460 Bodice.
Fabrics: Waverly homespun collection cotton, indigo blue. Chemisette is salvaged antique net lace.
Measurements:
Chest: 35"
Waist: 27.5"
Hip: <38"
Hem: 40" at front.
Fabrics: Waverly homespun collection cotton, indigo blue. Chemisette is salvaged antique net lace.
Measurements:
Chest: 35"
Waist: 27.5"
Hip: <38"
Hem: 40" at front.
Friday, 29 June 2018
Regency Mameluke Sleeve Dress w/ Jumper
Patterns: None. Self drafted.
Fabric: 100% cotton voile, white. 100% polyester faux silk, emerald green.
Measurements:
Chest: 39"
Waist: 34"
Hem: 38" from underbust
Fabric: 100% cotton voile, white. 100% polyester faux silk, emerald green.
Measurements:
Chest: 39"
Waist: 34"
Hem: 38" from underbust
Simplicity 8579 Panniers or Pocket Hoops
Sunday, 17 June 2018
1886 Purple & Black Jacquard Day Dress
Patterns: Truly Victorian #460 Cuirass Bodice (with alterations). Truly Victorian #365 August Overskirt.
Fabrics: Black satin and purple cotton jacquard. Black satin lining.
Measurements:
Chest: 38"
Waist: 29"
Hip: <42"
Neck: 15" max
Bicep: 14" max
Back Width: 14.5"
Hem: 41" at front.
I kept this one relatively simple, making few alterations to the patterns. I made no changes to the overskirt pattern except to add small fitting darts to the side-front sections, to accommodate for a larger hip. I made similar changes to the bodice, extending the outward curve at he hem for a wider hip and scooping the center front to allow for a bit of a "pouch" in the belly (I think most of the TV bodice patterns require this alterations. They are straight at the center front and too narrow in the hip. I also altered the collar to be offset and close with a button.
Fabrics: Black satin and purple cotton jacquard. Black satin lining.
Measurements:
Chest: 38"
Waist: 29"
Hip: <42"
Neck: 15" max
Bicep: 14" max
Back Width: 14.5"
Hem: 41" at front.
I kept this one relatively simple, making few alterations to the patterns. I made no changes to the overskirt pattern except to add small fitting darts to the side-front sections, to accommodate for a larger hip. I made similar changes to the bodice, extending the outward curve at he hem for a wider hip and scooping the center front to allow for a bit of a "pouch" in the belly (I think most of the TV bodice patterns require this alterations. They are straight at the center front and too narrow in the hip. I also altered the collar to be offset and close with a button.
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