In the collection of the Victoria & Albert museum in London, there is a stunning antique Portuguese brooch. Thanks to an aliexpress seller who likes the piece as much as I do, today we’re going to make our very own 18th Century Stomacher Brooch!
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Is it another wrapping gown? It’s the Fitting and Proper Chintz Banyan! Let’s talk about how to put it together.
It began with fiberfill – fiberfill and a dream. Mr Tabubil was getting one serious Christmas present – the biggest, most giant-est Christmas Squid ever seen in Santiago.
An 18th Century short-gown is the same sort of garment as a bed gown, except, well… shorter.
Sort of. Mostly. Sometimes.
In which I take my 1790s printed cotton round gown, and this time, I finally do it right! Good things happen.
In which I sew a 1790s printed cotton round gown, and make some really REALLY dumb technical decisions.
Sewing something large on holidays takes determination and the ability to iron in very low-light conditions.
Good gosh! – I went over to Story of a Seamstress tonight and discovered that my 1850s Child’s Dress has been nominated as a finalist in the Most Creative Category!
