18th century
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Favorite Suppliers part 2: Historical Costuming Supply and Accessories
This is part 2 of 3 in my favorite suppliers series. Part 1 was focused on fabric and notions suppliers, and part 2 will focus on historic costuming-specific suppliers. PATTERNS: I am only including brands that I have personal experience with, and that are inclusive with their sizing range. Scroop Patterns // I ADORE the Continue reading
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Scroop Aidah Gown – Italian 1780’s gown in burnt orange silk
Pattern: Scroop Pattern’s Aidah pattern. Materials: Silk drapery fabric from Fabric Guru, cotton muslin (lining), cotton thread, german plastic boning, 1″ cotton twill tape (for petticoat ties). Breakdown of how I altered the pattern: I graded the bodice up to a size 54 from the largest size in the pattern, size 52. I used the 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 