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The split bum, perfect for 1776 - 1790s, worn with polonaise and Italian gowns. This is particularly effective for gowns with the skirts pulled up. From the American Duchess Guide. Ah, bum pads...nothing like wearing a pillow around your waist to make your derriere look bigger!
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A Chemise, or Shift, Under All Layers Layers, layers, layers. . .That’s what it takes to interpret the clothing of the working class. . .While I am not a stickler to 100% authenticity, there are certain guidelines that should be addressed if a person wishes to display a visual language to the 18th century onlookers. . .It is a facet of interpreting any century that will be much appreciated by those who want to see history come alive. For years I visited Colonial Williamsburg, knowing that…
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I love the JP Ryan 18th century jacket pattern. The first time I made it, I followed the directions for construction, though I eliminated the stomacher and made it center close. The pattern directions have you construct the outer jacket then construct the lining and bag the lining turning it right side out when done Quick and easy, but not without problems. Now obviously I was aware that this was not historically accurate due to the fact that it used a machine. The second version, I made by…
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Crow's Eye Productions offers a realistic view into the past with a demonstration showing the specific steps involved with how an 18th Century working
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I got invited to a 18th century event with the question “I’m sure you have some 18th century clothing”, my answer was “No actually not, but the event is one month away and I…
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It’s not quite true that I haven’t been sewing this year, I have worked on a couple of small cap and embroidery projects. But that is just about what my energy level has been up to. I haven’t blogged much either, but hopefully both sewing and blogging will work better for me now. So I thought you would be interested in seeing some of Pehr Hilleström’s (1732-1816) painting of working women I have seen this summer. Most were seen at an exhibition at Sven-Harry’s art museum and two at Julitta…
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Isabella/Susan* reporting: While it's usually the clothes of the rich and famous that survive in museums, those of the "middling sort" i...
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