Bespoke Blue Jeans with Floral Pocket Lining: Sewing Journal
Although they were always on my daunting “I could never do that” list, I discovered they are much easier to sew than expected.
Historical Sewing and Time Travels
Tag: couture
1957 Changeable Red-Black Silk Taffeta Dress
The dress drew positive attention at the Christmas party, where a guest asked me about the style, my sewing, and the rest of my historical sewing.
My 1952 Walkaway Dress Meets 18th Century: Sewing Journal
When I ran out of large enough pieces of fabric for the skirt pattern, I pieced remnants together, which is 18th century…and I learned is also 1952 accurate.
Floral Sunset Circle Skirt Dress: Sewing Vintage Flair
Encouraged by the 18th century and couture sewing, I ventured into sewing contemporary garments again. Thus, my new dress that reflects the 1950s circle skirts.
Couture for home seamstress reflects my 18th century journey
Frustrated with contemporary sewing patterns, I have found reverting to home seamstress couture aka 18th century techniques much easier!
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.
