Drafted 1902 Faux Fur Muff and Capelet: Sewing Journal
Finding a fashion plate from December 1902 of a glorious full length cape with three tiers and three graduated collars, I decided to replicate the collars!
18th Century Virginia Musings
Tag: sewing 1890s-1912
Pleating a yellow skirt of 1900 to 1910: Sewing Journal
Whie watching Anne of Avonlea, I was inspired by the creamy yellow skirt and white blouse, which Diana Barry and Anne each has a version of.
Two La Mode Illustree 1912 Batiste Blouses: Sewing Journal
Seeing the completed toile, my daughter asked if she could wear it for our upcoming Becoming History presentation to portray Christy Huddelston of Cutter Gap.
Lace Gown over rustly Spring Green Taffeta 1899
In my mind I imagined Anne of Green Gables in the Anne of Avonlea movie, where her skirts so beautifully kick out as she walks.
Organdy Ruffled Petticoat 1890-1910: Sewing Journal
I wanted to replicate Anne of Green Gables’ creamy yellow skirt which kicked about as she walked, revealing peaks at the petticoat underneath.
Princess Slip 1912 La Mode Illustree: Sewing Journal
I am participating in an international project testing patterns from the French fashion magazine, La Mode Illustree from 1912, Vintage Pattern Lending Library.
