silk
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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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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!
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