Embroidered 1786 Wedding Pocket: Sewing Journal
Learning that the New England laid stitch economically filled large areas while creating an interesting pattern, I got lots of practice!
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Category: 18th Century Sewing Journal
18th Century Cross Stitched Needle Case: Sewing Journal
When I first saw this kit at Poplar Forest, I recognized the similarity to an extant needle case I saw in Gail Marsh’s 18th Century Embroidery Techniques.
18th Century Cap with Purple Satin Ribbon: Sewing Journal
For my daughter’s new cap, I used a 100% cotton windowpane fabric remnant from my Civil War reproduction gown and my 1930s blouse.
New gown, new stays, underpinning dilemma: Sewing Journal
Trying to decide between a bum roll or rump pad for my gown and stays from Burnley and Trowbridge workshops. Also finessing cause of pain with the stays.
18th Century Pink Floral on Blue Jacket: Sewing Journal
Taking measurements off her previous lavender jacket, I then used a drafted pattern from Costume Close-Up which practically fits my daughter “as is.”
Draped and Handsewn 18th Century Pink Gown: Sewing Journal
While I handsewed the gown, this fabric reminded me of pink soda-licious frothiness. Of course, all the pink works for Valentines Day!
An 18th Century Aqua Silk Hat with Organdy Trim and Pearls
Like inspiration hats seen at Colonial Williamsburg, I decided to poof lots of organdy ribbon at the top of the hat, through which I incorporated pearls.
Auditioning stays, bum roll, silk gown: Sewing Journal
Lots of finessing with massive research yielded another photo shoot today, auditioning the look of combining the bum roll with the new stays and gown.
Bigger Ruffles for 18th Century Shirt #3: Sewing Journal
Crushed when shirt #2 and shirt #2 didn’t pack that 18th century flourish of grand ruffles, he requested bigger ruffles this time to look more period accurate.
Rococo Trimmed Silk Workbag finis: Sewing Journal
I completed a project form one of my historic sewing classes offered by the Colonial Williamsburg Costume Design Center…a silk workbag for knotting.
