Hello All
I've lost enough weight that I need to start sewing a new wardrobe andI'm
looking at doing more 1890-1909 blouses, skirts and suits. Is there a late
Victorian list that is very active? I've been picking up original pattern
sheets from ebay, some in French and German, and some patterns from Ageless
Patterns so I could use some construction help. A recommendation for a good
basic period sewing text would be great also, something that covers all the
basics like the old Reader's Digest sewing manual but for the late Victorian,
early Edwardian period. I'm in the process of rereading Fran's books but she
has 't published the late 1890s volume yet. I'd like something that I could go
to the index and find out if all wool skirts were lined, how they handled fur
trimming, jacket hem weights, co-ordinating colors within outfits, etc, I
don't know if I'm explaining this well but I should have a decent corset and
chemise by the time my graduate
student daughter leaves in about a month. I'm also hoping for at least one
basic blouse that I can then alter other items to match the fit and play with
the sleeves. Hopefully this makes sense.
I know I can come here with questions and definitely will but different lists
have different people on them so I'm looking for a more focused list for this
next year or so. Thanks much.
Cassandra
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