Category Archives: 1890s
1890s Symington Corset – Construction
So last time, I drafted a corset pattern in September 2019. Then I got distracted by other projects, then a MOTHER FUCKING PANDEMIC. Daycare closed for 3 months, so I had a full time job (which thankfully gave me a … Continue reading
1890s Symington Corset – Fitting
Hooboy, so I started this corset a while ago. Back in July 2019 when pandemics didn’t exist, I thought I might have time to make a new corset to wear with my Captain America Bustle for Jordan Con in April … Continue reading
Cape + pictures of Edwardian half mourning
So in addition to the hat, I also tossed together a cape, since the picnic was at a location known to be exceedingly overcast all the time and I have a tendency to get cold easily. Years ago a friend … Continue reading
An 1890s half-mourning hat
So for the vast majority of history, when you went out, you wear a hat. And therefore I embarked on my first ever adventure in hat-trimming! Started with a hat from Amazon, a bunch of feathers, black silk taffeta, and whatever … Continue reading
Edwardian Half-Mourning Outfit
Oh hello! Since I last posted I 1) got married and 2) finished my pants drafting class, so that pretty much took up all my time. But the pants ended up not fitting (although I know what changes to make) … Continue reading
Wrap up – 1890s evening bodice
So a long while ago, I declared that I was going to have this 1890s bodice close with a hidden layer underneath, and the fashion layer on top. So here’s how I did this! All the back pieces of the … Continue reading
Finishing the 1890s top
Nothing super exciting happening on my First Lady top. All pretty standard stuff. Baste fabric to lining, sew the pieces together, add some boning channels, use a bias facing on the top and bottom, sew on a bunch of trim. … Continue reading
Weirdo zigzag boning channels
So a bunch of these extant bodices have some weird zig-zag thing which is holding on the boning channels. Closeups: WTF is happening here? The only way I know how to make a zigzag is with a catch stitch. It’s … Continue reading
Inside of 1890s bodices
While I work on the pattern for my bodice, I’m also thinking about the construction. I am not an expert on 1890s clothing, so I am turning to my friends, Pictures of Extant Clothing. A million thanks to Lilyluna Standin … Continue reading
Muslin tweaks
So last time, I had all that excess droopiness around the shoulder area. I tried pinching out about a half inch all across the back. Woohoo that looks really good! I was so happy about this; I felt like … Continue reading
Avant Garbe 