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The Infinitely Ruffled 1780s Apron

When I started the Infinitely Ruffled 1780s Apron I had little experience with hand rolling hems, and this apron – this apron had a LOT.

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Sewing something large on holidays takes determination and the ability to iron in very low-light conditions.

When I saw a portrait of Queen Victoria’s family, I knew i had to sew my own mid-Victorian Winterhalter dress for my American Girl Doll.

My first Mrs Sandby Cap was far too respectable – so I sewed another one. With lace. Introducing the Milkmaid’s Nightmare!

Introducing Lady Emma Hamilton! The Green Blob – my green 1790s round gown – is worn in Mellieha in Malta!

In my last post, I talked about the construction. Here we have the first fitting and the sleeve construction of this green 1790s round gown.

In this post I’ll talk about the construction of the Green Blob – my late green1790s round gown. Let’s have at it!

My original plan for 2022 was to make a 1790s capsule wardrobe – one pattern and three gowns that would take me through any sort of event.

I took my new striped 1750s English gown for a spin, and accessorized it with a basket of oranges and my new Good Wives Linens lappet cap!

I love the cap patterns from Good Wives Linens. The mid-18th Century Mrs Sandby Cap Pattern makes a very serious lappet cap indeed!