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This is a great page and I will follow you for getting information about something what I love. You do a great work and I’m amazed of it. Only wow!
Thanks for reading!
hi I am in such a muddle.. I want to make a waistcoat in this style for my son.. my BIG problem is INTERFACING is it necessary, if it is what type..I would be so grateful if you could help.. Regards Maria.
In which style in particular?
Hello! I’m trying to track down the location of the print you reproduce on your blog, “The Mode/ The Ton; Section of the Petticoat of 42 and 94.” Can you tell me where you found it? I need to find it either in a printed source or a museum collection. Many thanks!
The only online link I have been able to find is the wikipedia file, but it gives no information as to where the original was found unfortunately. Here is the link: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1742-1794-fashion-silhouette-contrast.png#filehistory
I have done several searches for a museum link but haven’t been able to find anything as yet…
I do normally try and post links to my sources, but must have overlooked it for this one!
Yes, I’ve had the same trouble. If you succeed in locating the original for your image, would you please let me know? I will do the same. Many thanks!
No worries!
I simply adore your work! I am planning on recreating the wedding dress from the show ‘Outlander’ but haven’t made anything with a skirt that full. Do you have any tips? Also, I have a corset I could wear underneath, so do you think I should wear that or make stays?
Tips:
* An interesting “historical costuming” perspective of that wedding dress is here, by American Duchess: http://americanduchess.blogspot.com.au/2014/09/in-defense-of-outlander-claires-wedding.html
* Do a bit of research as to what you particularly like about the dress.
* Depending on your level of sewing skill, you could find a commercial pattern that you like that is similar to the dress and just make a few alterations as you go along.
* Or you could look at historical patterns/garments (such as Janet Arnold books, Nancy Bradfield books) which can give you historical construction ideas (such as how such a full skirt was constructed in the mid-18thC).
* There are online historical patterns available online which can be useful if you are not confident with drafting or making large alterations. Laughing Moon, Kannik’s Korner, Reconstructing History are some. I have not used any of these patterns so I can’t recommend any in particular for you.
* You could wear a corset that you already have (I used to “mix-and-match” eras when I was just beginning my costuming adventures!), but it may not give you the same shape or silhouette that was fashionable in this era. These days I have found that a costume looks so much more accurate when the underclothes are accurate too. Either way, make sure you have your undergarments sorted before you sew your dress, as you need all the “under stuff” for accurate fitting.
All the best with your sewing adventures! It looks like a lovely, lovely 18th century garment to make! 🙂
Your instructions for making a man’s shirt are so simple. I want to make a high collar ruffled shirt. Do you have a blog post about that?
The only mens shirts I have made so far have been in this style, the late 18th century to Regency.
What sort of high collared ruffled shirt did you want to make? If it is in this style, you would only need to make your collar as high as you wanted it to be and add ruffles where you want them.
As far as I am aware, ruffles of this era were made with a long strip of material (with rolled hems on the raw edges) and gathered with a whip-stitch-gather. This gathered edge was then whipstitched to the garment. I have made ruffles like this when making a toddler-boy shirt for a skeleton suit: https://teainateacup.wordpress.com/2016/01/28/making-a-skeleton-suit-a-boys-shirt/
(Earlier examples of mens shirts had lace ruffles I think, which would use a different technique.)
I wonder what the china the Hales used in north and south. It’s black and white.. any idea? I also trying to find the little boy(actor) name in n&s that is reading (Boucher child) I think. He’s always reading and waiting for Higgins.
I have no idea what china they used, though I remember being particularly struck by it. It might be worth tracking down!
According to IMDB, the child’s name was Tom Boucher and he was played by Spencer Wild. There is not much information about him online though.
Oooh you are so right. Cute kid in movie….I just loved that black and white Chinese import look to the cups and saucers. In one clip, I enlarged and there is writing on bottom, but you cannot read it. I notice Mr Hale using a different shaped b / w cup in scene where he goes to the kitchen to talk with Margaret rejecting Mr. thornton. Weird things we fixate on, ehhh?
I just love this series, grittier than P&P, but similar struggles. Much more social commentary of the day. I am reading Gaskells other books currently. Thank you for your comments.
Yes, North and South is a similar story to Pride and Prejudice in some ways. But, I agree, much more social commentary. Apparently Gaskell lived in Manchester when she wrote this book, and obtained much of her material from there. She was quite a humanitarian of her day and her books served to prick the conscience of Britain at a time of a great increase in wealth from manufacturing.
I really like Elizabeth Gaskell. I am reading Cranford at the moment, which is a lovely insight into the everyday lives of village people in the mid-nineteenth century.
Let me know what you think of that one. I have only seen some of that movie. I am starting with EG short stories and tenants of Wilfred hall, anne Bronte. I love these classics but cannot find anyone interested in these around here….YET. perseverance! 🙂
Pardon brevity, fingers and tablets don’t always want to work together…
Oh also, I collect tea bowls and saucers instead of teacups! 🙂
🙂 They are such pretty things to collect!
Would any one be able to send the top part of the pattern piece for the Regency Jacket view G and H on the La Mode Bagatelle Pattern, I have accidently damaged mine and wish to make another jacket. I would really appreciate as I love this pattern, but it is bit expensive to pay for another one for such one pattern piece.
Thank you Elaine
Hi there
I just love your daughters Anne of Green gables costume. I was wondering if you would be interested in selling it? With book week around the corner I’m trying to pull something together and running out of time!
Kindly
Judy
Hi Judy! I have had so many lovely comments about that outfit! At the moment I have no plans to sell it, as I have another daughter who will use it when she has grown a bit bigger. There are some lovely places to buy similar garments online, such as eBay and etsy. There are several dressmakers and costumers that sell through etsy.com that will even take more specific orders if you contact them, so have a look. Another option is to adapt something that you can find from a second-hand store. Its amazing how a basic dress with an apron and a straw hat can make an impression! I hope you find what you need!