1810's shift
The Challenge:
Re-create a garment one of your ancestors wore or would have worn, or use an heirloom sewing supply to create a new heirloom to pass down to the next generations.
Fabric:
I chose to use an old sheet that was my grandmother's, probably linen, if not it's a linen look cotton and has hemstitched top and bottom that I wanted to incorporate.
Pattern:
I chose to make a Regency shift using the Laughing Moon pattern. This is something an ancestor would definitely have worn no matter what her social status, though the cloth is quite high quality so probably my French ancestors who came over to England during the French Revolution according to family lore.
Year:
1810 or thereabouts
Notions:
Polyester thread, silk thread, poly/cotton bias binding, polyester ribbon
How historically accurate is it?
Hmm, a lot of machine sewing due to me feeling lazy, a little overlocking for the same reason, but most of the seams are flat felled and the neck binding is handsewn on using silk thread and I've embroidered my initials on the hem using the same thread. The pattern is definitely appropriate as well, as is the fabric so I'll give it 80%
Hours to complete:
I have no clue on this, it's been done between knitting, working, getting sick, family etc.
First worn:
Just for the photo shoot, one step closer to having the full outfit though. Just need the bodiced petticoat and the spencer and I'll be able to wear it.
Total cost:
Sheet was free, from my grandma's stash, bias binding was bought years ago and the ribbon was refunded due to the seller stating it was silk and when I got it it was pretty obvious it was polyester. The silk thread has been in stash for about 20 years, so effectively the whole thing probably cost me about $1.
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| Hem detail with the freeform embroidered initials. |
1 comments:
Very nice. I like the hem detail.
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