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A Day In 1862...: 1860s Nightgown
http://adayin1862.blogspot.com/2008/10/1860s-nightgown.html
A while ago, I created a full length nightgown based on an original "short nightdress" of the 1860s. I've seen some of these in Godey's 1860 and 1861 in the book " Fashions and Costumes from Godey's Lady's Book. By Stella Blum This was a truly fun project to do, because it had such fabulous tuck detail on the yoke and cuffs. Many many. Tucks, I say (tucks and pleats seem to be my lot in life), and it took quite a while to finish. But overall, it turned out pretty close to the original here:. Http:/ banta...
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A Day In 1862...: 1860s Toddler Underwear + Pattern
http://adayin1862.blogspot.com/2010/12/1860s-toddler-underwear-pattern.html
1860s Toddler Underwear Pattern. My children's clothes and patterns are now available on my other site Thistle and Lilly. Wow, I can't believe it's been a month (2 days shy) since I last posted. I guess things have been busier around here than I thought. I keep thinking. Of great things to post, but never seem to get around to doing it. Part of making these was the embroidery on the inside, which is inspired by Queen Victoria's underwear. Fun stuff. 24 months in this case). Detail on the chemises. Those ...
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A Day In 1862...: Blog awards!
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Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). My patterns will soon be available under a new name - Thistle and Lilly! Be sure and follow the Thistle and Lilly blog (click on the image above) and follow me on Facebook to stay up to date on the latest offerings. 1895 Skirt Dress Diary. Adventures in Feeding Children. Historical Clothing In Daily Wear. Light French Corset 1860. My Life In Photos. A Process Driven Life. Happiness On A 1/2 Acre. Lady of Portland House. Story of a Seamstress. Wow, I can.
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A Day In 1862...: Happy Mother's Day
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Happy Mother's Day to all the dear mamas out there! This year, I really wanted to make something for my mother that truly spoke to how I feel about her. She sews. She quilts. She embroiders. And this little wallhanging has elements of all three of those thing. Plus it has a lovely little saying - adapted from a quote by Mother Teresa - which to me says what being a mother is all about. We do small things, with great love. And you should really check her blog out if you haven't already. Historical Clothin...
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A Day In 1862...: Fun with twill tape labels
http://adayin1862.blogspot.com/2009/04/fun-with-twill-tape-labels.html
Fun with twill tape labels. I know it's not an 1860s project, but with all the people on here who sew and might be interested in custom clothing/fabric labels, I just had to pass this along. It's useful for 1860s clothing as well as modern, as some antique garments have labels inside identifying the maker. Thanks to the advice of Anna Allen at wildflowers: pretty. And a tutorial from freshvintage. Your own custom label! You can really customize it to your project or garment. If you need a dark label,...
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A Day In 1862...: ABOUT
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I have been sewing since I can remember, often creating doll clothes on the floor next to my mother's sewing machine. My mother was always sewing or crocheting or knitting, and her mother and my other grandmother and aunts as well. So I guess it's in the genes. My desire is always to create a quite and peaceful life for my family and I (and pretty things to go in it). I hope you enjoy your visit! Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). My patterns will soon be available under a new name - Thistle and Lilly! I was ti...
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A Day In 1862...: new corset - begin again
http://adayin1862.blogspot.com/2012/12/new-corset-begin-again.html
New corset - begin again. After reading the comments from my previous post - and thank you for the compliments on the style, by the way! I endeavored to see how this corset would do with gussets in the hips. I made a slit on either side of the corset and this is what happened:. I don't have blue silk to make it out of (and I want a white corset anyway, since I plan on some white sheer bodices in the future) but it is such a pretty style, don't you think? Labels: 1860s Ladies Clothing. Scene in the Past.
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A Day In 1862...: New Project: 1860-65 Peignoir
http://adayin1862.blogspot.com/2013/05/new-project-1860-65-peignoir.html
New Project: 1860-65 Peignoir. Check out more images of the original here. Just wrapper, and plain cotton will suit it just as well as a fancy cotton would. I truly hope to post more as this thing comes together, so stay tuned. Scene in the Past. Yay, youre making it! Its going to be great! Oh - you asked me about some tricotine, didnt you? Im so sorry I didnt answer. Life was so crazy that week I was doing good to *read* my e-mail, let alone respond. May 30, 2013 at 7:14 AM. Cant wait to see it! That is...
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A Day In 1862...: christmas ornament pattern
http://adayin1862.blogspot.com/2012/12/christmas-ornament-pattern.html
This is my shameless plug for my very first pattern for Thistle Lilly. :) It's a little Christmas Dress based on an 1862 fashion plate for children, and I just thought it was fun to make up. So I made a quick set of instructions to share. Happy Christmas! And while you're there, don't forget to follow my blog! The thumbnail of the picture distracted me from the post title, I was so hopeful for it being a dress pattern! December 8, 2012 at 6:26 PM. December 8, 2012 at 6:44 PM. December 9, 2012 at 5:04 AM.
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A Day In 1862...: new corset - progress
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New corset - progress. Oh the joys of making a corset. The top and bottom are not bound yet, but the corset is boned, eyelets and busk are put in. I copied the pattern from the old corset, then took a bit in at the waist. Unfortunately, it seems I took too much in (gotta be super careful when altering patterns! And this corset it super-tight. It's not horrible, but I have a feeling it's going to make my ribs a little sore if I don't alter it some. That hourglass shape from the 1860s. I cut two slits, one...
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