18th century bodice

The last piece I needed to complete the “Sew 17th century challenge” was also the main piece – the bodice. Read about the other garments here: Skirt, Cufs,Coif, Fur Shawl And to m…

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On ebay, this very interesting upper body garment brings lots of questions, no answers. No sure date, no provenance, if I were to guess I would say c1790-1800. But.. that is a guess only. Let's take a look Inside view of the lining has the typical piecing of an early garment. The quality and color of the linen lining is also correct for an early garment. This center front view shows lacing holes that I am guessing from the image are about 2 inches apart. Hard to tell but they do not look…

This in the time for the pattern. I'd like to give you a step-by-step guide for the pattern starting from zero BUT somebody have already done it and is going to be SO much easier for you all: La Cou…

A week ago I finally got the chance to drop by the current fashion exhibition in the Gemeentemuseum in the Hangue. Named ‘Femmes Fatales’, it’s a tribute to female fashion designe…

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And here comes the final part of the making of my new 17th century bodice. (Part 1 & 2) Once the outer fabric, lining and sleeves where set it was time to deal with the tabs. (Every stay maker…

A while ago I took out an old UFO, and decided to finish it. It is a hand stitched wool bodice lined with linen, fully interlined, and boned in front. It also laces in front over a half boned stoma…

Love this dress!