For over a year now I've been discovering the world of historical costume, and have been absolutely fascinated by the construction and finer details which make recreated garments historically accurate. Having done a short course and joining several different working studios who make private commissions, I'm still wanting to learn more!
I may not want the world to revert to corsets and hilariously wide skirts, but it doesn't stop them being so enchanting, and it's always fun delving into a different world of dress. Plus, we can recreate garments now and wear them without having to walk around carrying perfumed handkerchiefs...
Victorian Gown (c.1860s using Janet Arnold deconstructed bodice pattern)
Two-tiered skirt, separate boned bodice with sleeves of several tulle layers and lace up back
Made in calico with chiffon/netting for the sleeves
Victorian Corset
Featuring: spiral steel boning, metal busk at the centre front, black binding, eyelets at the back for lacing
Pattern taken from Diane Favell's The Costume Maker's Companion
18th Century Undergarments - Simplicity 8162
Shift (not historically accurate)
Corset (based on original pattern shapes), featuring: flat steel boning, eyelets down the front and back for lacing and at the shoulder, cream binding
Bum/hip pad (suitable for 1740s - early 1790s)
18th Century Side Panniers
Bucket shaped for holding out the skirts, featuring: calico, petersham tape for the channels and waist band, steel boning
18th Century Robe à la française (sack-back gown)
Robings made up in calico with a stomacher, sitting over a simple corset, minus the petticoat
16th Century Landsknecht Costume (German mercenary)
Hose with slashed over-hose revealing the colouring underneath, codpiece, doublet with 2 different sleeve experiments to create lots of volume
Made with Ninya Mikhaila at The Tudor Tailor
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