Thursday, August 14, 2008
Hand Sewing Techniques
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I'm going to try to cover some of the basic stitches and their uses. There are so many other stitches and I really recommend purchasing...
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Saturday, August 2, 2008
Caraco 2
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A new and better picture of my Caraco mock-up. I added in the tabs and cuffs as well. I think I'm going to alter the front piece slight...
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Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Caraco 1
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Here is the first of my on-going project updates. This one is a caraco jacket which is featured in Fashion in Detail. What makes it unusua...
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Perfectly Pleated Petticoats
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Yet another essential part of the 18th century woman's wardrobe was the petticoat. You can't go around wearing breeches after all! ...
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Monday, July 21, 2008
Pockets!
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Today I'm going to give instructions on building a pocket. They are probably the most simple of 18th century garments, so this would be...
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Saturday, July 12, 2008
Overview
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One of the first things to remember about the 18th century is that fabric is expensive, but labor is not. If you aren't looking to port...
Friday, July 11, 2008
Constructed pieces 2
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The second and final installment of my previously made items. Next time I'll try to give an overview of what an 18th century outfit for...
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Constructed pieces 1
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First posting of previously constructed pieces. I'll continue to add to this over the next few days. Some will return later to be used...
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