My first Mrs Sandby Cap was far too respectable – so I sewed another one. With lace. Introducing the Milkmaid’s Nightmare!
Introducing Lady Hamilton: a Green 1790s Round Gown in Malta
Introducing Lady Emma Hamilton! The Green Blob – my green 1790s round gown – is worn in Mellieha in Malta!
The Green Blob, a 1790s Round Gown : First Fitting and Sleeves
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.
The Green Blob, a late 1790s Round Gown : Construction
In this post I’ll talk about the construction of the Green Blob – my late green1790s round gown. Let’s have at it!
Fabric Shopping in the 1790s
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.
Here be Oranges (and a striped 1750s English Gown)
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!
A Very Serious 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!
18th Century Mitts Tutorial Part Two: Construction
Summer in the 18th Century requires sun protection. Here is a tutorial for a pair of 18th Century linen mitts! Part Two
18th Century Linen Mitts Part One: The Linen Mitts of Discontent
Summer in the 18th Century requires sun protection. Here is a tutorial for a pair of 18th Century linen mitts! Part One
Stash-busting bling: A Napoleonic Pearl Necklace for New Year
Here is a simple stash-busting project – a pearl necklace for a Napoleonic lady to wear at a New Year’s ball