millinery
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1910’s Suffragette Blouse and Skirt
Patterns used: Scroop Patterns Kilbirnie Skirt, Folkwear Armistice Blouse Blouse Materials: Dobby cotton fabric, cotton thread, antique mother of pearl buttons Skirt materials: Silk (drapery weight shantung/taffeta), silk thread, fabric covered button blanks, ribbon, metal snaps Changes made to blouse pattern: I omitted the back gathers and waist band ties. I also omitted snaps/buttons from Continue reading
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Linen Amalia Jacket, plus accessories
Patterns used: Scroop and Virgil’s Fine Goods Amalia Jacket (view A), 1780’s black silk bonnet (pattern from The American Duchess guide to 18th century beauty). Materials used for jacket: 100% linen fabric, cotton muslin, cotton thread Materials used for petticoat: 100% linen fabric, cotton thread, cotton twill tape Materials used for silk market bonnet: Silk Continue reading
About Me
Hello, I’m Spencer (she/her), a thirty-something creative living in the historic suburbs of Philadelphia. In 2022, I began sewing historical costumes again after a 16-year break. Follow along to see bits of my projects, some pattern reviews, and how I adapt styles to fit my plus-sized body!
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