Bespoke Vignettes from Historical Styles to Vintage Flair
While organizing my closet, I noted the bespoke wardrobe I’m sewing, from the historical past to vintage flair, which I grouped into various categories.
Historical Seamstress & Homeschooler
Tag: organdy
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.
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.
Sheer 1812 Empire Gown, Napoleon, and Josephine
After Napoleon was exiled to Elba, Bonapartists wore the color purple and carried violets to covertly show their support of him…and his promise of springtime.
