Historic clothing

I am currently working on a project for a museum that involves making 1860s era garibaldi blouses and I came across a discussion that caught my attention. The question was “Are blouses authen…

While a lot of people spend a lot of time developing their personal style, few can say they have medieval dresses hanging in their closet. YouTuber Bernadette Banner has more than just a few. Furthermore, she’s made all of them by hand. “I study the history of dress through practical experimentation and reconstruction, exploring historical eras preceding the introduction of the electric sewing machine because technology is weird,” she says.

I realized yesterday that there are many garments I've never posted. Even some that I had shown or talked about progress with! I'm still in the process of taking pictures of everything I've made, so here are a few different styles of jackets that I've created over the last three years: Caraco Jacket, based on this original in the V&A. The fabric is a cotton chintz from the Williamsburg collection that came out a few years ago. My biggest issue was the unusual shape of this garment. It was…

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Made this to be a drawing aid for those wishing to draw 18th century women's clothes without doing a study. Part three of three Women's Clothes Part 3

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With its sweetheart neckline adorned by delicate embroidery, the Willow Dress bring a bit of whimsy to your everyday. In true CottagecoreWear style, the Willow Dress is designed to adjust to you, both as you go about your day, as well as for months and years to come. Along the bust and waistline are two fully adjustable side panels. The lacing can be taken in or loosened in order to give you a bit more room to cinch, move and change. The dress is adorned by delicate embroidery along the…

Fashion through the 1800s