Edwardian skirt pattern

I just, yesterday, decided to do a victorian walking skirt. Not that I do any reenactment, I just want one to wear for work or something. I plan to get some nice strong wool, once I have the pattern as I want it. Critiques and comments and helpful hints are more than welcome. 1. because I spent an…

Ladies' eight-gored skirt with or without corselet, Ladies' Home Journal- 1908

This is about sewing the Folkwear pattern 209 Walking Skirt. In the mean time, I'm looking for accounts of other people making this skirt so I can read about what it's like.

A few years ago I fell in love with a picture of an Edwardian Walking Costume, in the book Haute Couture & Prêt-à-Porter, Mode (Fashion) 1750-2000 - Ietse Meij. For those of you lucky enough to own the book, it's on page 79. And also in the book Haagse Hofmode (Hague Court Fashions) on page 27, on the far right. It is the costume on the right, in the picture above. I found this image here berthi.web-log.nl. Where you can also find, under 26 &27 september, more pictures of the exposition…

Edwardian Fashion History 1900-1910s - Women and Men - Learn about the evolving skirt shapes of the 1900s and 1910s. Edwardian skirts history, sewing patterns, and buying guide.

The Ladies Tailor Vol Xxvii No 3 March 1911 London 021 Published By The John Edwardian Skirt Pattern Victorian Dress Pattern Vintage Sewing Patterns

As part of a planned costume, I want to make an Edwardian style divided skirt. These skirts, along with bloomers, became popular in the late 19th century and early 20th century as women began to pa…

As the time ran away into the days between christmas and the new year, I needed to whip something up for the final HSF challenge this year, nr 26: Celebrate. Between the christmas and a up-coming m…

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‘ I am sure she was well dressed […] for I cannot remember what she had on.’ (Household Companion, 1909) Edwardian women were advised not to neglect the importance of dress: ‘Suit your dresses to the occasions upon which they are to be used’ (Household Companion, 1909). ‘A trailing gown of velvet and lace is … Continue reading How To Dress In The Edwardian Era →