Uncategorized
-
Williamsburg Projects: October Progress
I’ve been at a standstill in terms of sewing progress for the past few months due to returning to school and being focused on a very work intensive condensed class. Now that said condensed class has concluded (huzzah!), I’m putting some efforts into having wearable items for a trip to Williamsburg this winter. I impulsively Continue reading
-
Favorite Suppliers Part 3/3: Favorite Things!
Here in my final post in the favorite suppliers series, I’m going to share my favorite supplies, accessories, etc related to costuming and sewing – in no particular order! Continue reading
-
Favorite Suppliers part 1: Fabrics and Notions
In light of Joann Fabrics closing (sigh)… I’m sharing a list of my favorite non-Joann fabric/notion/supply shops. I think this might be part one of three posts. I’ll focus on general fabrics/notions resources here, historic/costume specific resources in another post, and maybe favorite specific ITEMS in a third. I’m not sponsored by anybody, these are Continue reading
-
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
-
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!
Thimble Raven 