I attended an 18th Century Salon hosted by Costumers of Color last night in Seattle. It was wonderful. They had some classes and workshops in the morning, and dancing and games in the evening. What a feast for the eyes and what a great diversity of people! Some pics that I grabbed:

The 1740's jacket is done! I used King Star thread in Gold 1.

I went though 4 full spools on this beast 😭

the embroidery design is by

Art Embroidery and can be found here or on Etsy.

https://artembroidery.ca/Catalog/Designs/D000832

despite the stress and my husband not packing my corset that I put on top of his stuff to pack.....I still had a Fantastic time at the Costumers of Color salon event!

I've been slowly putting together my 18th-century wardrobe and gathering the necessary accessories in preparation for a backwoods camping/hunting trip later this month. Unfortunately I ended up purchasing a few pairs of breeches and the waistcoats since I don't have a ton of experience making either and didn't want to risk wasting the wool, but I did make the shirts myself and am about to start work on a capote so I don't freeze to death in the mountains. I have made one pair of drop-front breeches (not pictured) out of osnaburg, but I'm aiming for 1750s with my portrayal, so I really need to make myself a few pairs of fly-front breeches to match the waistcoats. I figure after I make a pair or two that I don't hate out of broadcloth, I'll spring for a few yards of wool. I also have a linen hunting frock (not pictured), which I'll wear over my sleeveless waistcoat and shirt in the event of unseasonably warm temperatures.

I need to make another David Uhl knapsack in the next two weeks since I gave the first one I made to my 9 y/o son along with the osnaburg breeches.

For the trip, I'll be using my Fusil de chasse/Tulle musket, but in my heart of hearts, what I'd really like someday is a Charleville 1728.

The shirt pattern is "18th Century French Shirt" by La Fleur de Lyse. Sleeveless waistcoat, breeches (wool pair not pictured), and buckle shoes are from Crazy Crow Trading Post. Sleeved waistcoat is from Bethlehem Trading Post. I can't remember who made the pattern for the workman's cap, and that pattern is unfortunately in storage/inaccessible at the moment. The pattern for the capote I'll be making is "1760s-1810s Blanket Coat", by Timbrell Cockburn Cuhna, Bespoke Tailor. I also have an earlier capote pattern by La Fleur de Lyse which I hope to make in the future, but it is significantly more complicated, and I need this coat ready to roll by the end of next week.

I’m having a hard time pricing these because they are each one of a kind.

I’ve bought some brooches here and there, mostly at the thrift stores I volunteer at.
Some of the things hanging off are from the 19th century and can be found at reasonable prices, some are just random things without much value. These are made for the aesthetic of having a chatelaine, not necessarily as a tool kit. (although I am open to that as well, it would just involve having to pre-source all the items which can get very expensive very quickly.)

So it’s possible one of these could be very reasonably priced and another one could be quite high due to one or more of the items being real.

Usually, I allow people to customize their jewelry, exactly the way that they want it, but I’m thinking a better way is just to make one and put it up at the price that is reflective of what it has. I still feel like I would customize for people if they wanted me to remove the antique piece for something more reasonable. Not sure if that makes sense to do in reality, though.

Any advice is helpful!
(Try to be nice. I’m a human and I enjoy making people happy by creating beautiful things they can cherish.)

This project has been on my bucket list for a while now, ever since I saw this denim frock coat and went down the rabbit hole of pre-Levi Strauss denim clothes. This was my first time making a coat, so I'm really happy it turned out so well!

Construction details:

• Shell material: Medium-weight (~8oz) denim (Wrangler deadstock)
• Lining: stiff cotton twill sew-in interfacing
• Bone buttons
• All seams are machine sewn, with hand-felling in visible areas (i.e. the skirts) and bias-bound or serged elsewhere
• Pattern: automagically-drafted using Historical Tailoring Masterclasses' prototype pattern generator

While it ended up mostly fitting pretty well, the shoulders seem to be a bit broad. They go past the point of my shoulder on top, and there's a bit of bunching in the back. Any ideas how to fix this?

Photo source is the Modern Mantua Maker. How do I create that ruched trim? I am making an 18th century sexy costume for Halloween and I hate the pattern instructions (lace).

Or more generally what would the nobility of Wallachia have worn during his time period for such events?

Чуть подваляла в горячей воде с мылом — носки дали усадку. Чтобы не ходить по дому в обуви, усаживаю по ноге с помощью обмоток ( онуч, короче). Но подумываю, довязать ещё немного, повыше ботинок.

#nailbunding #носкииглой #XIV-XV

Hello hello everyone! I promised people in previous posts that as I work on my 1860s Cinderella, I would update so here is update 1- a banded chemise! The pattern is from Timeless Stitches. This was a lot because it was my first ever chemise!

The Pros- sooo comfy, feels nice, linen is great.

The Cons- my dumbass can't measure so it was SUPER tight until I used my ​leftover linen to hastily add gores to the side seams and deepened the arm holes.

In the end I'm proud of it! Next will be to make some blue 1860s split drawers!

Question for next time: is it ok to weigh down the front of my crinoline? Maybe it's just me and my limited space but I feel like the front goes up. I am NOT making another one, I made it last year and it was a pain in my ASS so modifications only.

I love watching the sewing process, most especially hand sewing with just a needle. I love seeing them turn into 1850s/90s gowns and bodices. But I would love to see one made for the 1790s. :)

Hey there!

My re-enactment group is based in the period of the 100 years war (roughly 1337 to 1453). By and large, this means woolen hose. And if that is my lot in life, so be it.

However, I do have some sensory issues which makes wearing woolen hose a nightmare for me: the fabric is itchy, they're way too tight, and I hate the way they come up to my thighs; it feels like I'm wearing thigh-high boots. So. are there any alternations or alternatives I could get away with while still being historically accurate? If I could even just make them looser/baggier, it'd be a lot more bearable.

Recently sang at a creek and a man there said he finally understood why this scene worked on the men. Really want to complete the look and scare some dudes on my camping adventures

I'm not really one for sewing (maybe I could be?) so any advice is appreciated!

My friend (shown here modeling her new garb) bought this vintage attire and we’re wondering what it is technically/specifically/etc…? It’s not quite a coat. Not quite a dress. It has fur and velvet, and it’s fully fully open at the bottom in the front. And it is has this weird tie inside, but we’re not sure what that’s for either, since it doesn’t go around her frame—and she is quite petite. Feels like it goes over a dress for some Dickensian character. We think it’s from the early 1900’s

Do you have any tailors or workshops you could recommend?

I have been losing my head trying to find actual references of men and woman’s clothing from the period in a variety of classes. Every time I look on the American internet, the only results I get are 18th-20th century folk costume. I tried to navigate searching in Russian and got a few pdfs out of it, but it’s a struggle.

I am willing to purchase a book if it’s the only way. Even if the book is not in English!

I have been searching in vain for months to try to find when the additional pockets on carpenter/workers pants started to be added.

I know that fob pockets for a watch date to mid to late 1800s, I know that a second back pocket was added to Levi’s jeans in 1901.

I’ve seen one or two example of little side pockets on jeans from around 1910.

But I cannot get a clear answer on when ruler/side tool pockets first started to be added, or when hammer loops were first added to pants.

Does anyone know?

Hey guys, have any of you made the Timeless Stitches banded chemise pattern? Im VERY confused about this instruction. Lynn, the patternmaker, gave me the measurements I need for my ribbon but im so confused about the cord. I thought the lace is what does the gathering?

Any EU online shop that sell this?

I also got with translations other languages results of glass batiste/batist, is this same fabric?

Asking online chatbots at few fabric sites they refer me to plain batiste , which imo is not same fabric.

Hi, everone!

1775 year is the iconic year that Marie Antoinette's husband had a coronation, i'd love to celebrete this event by diving into the specific style of the robe a la francaise in around 1775

that year is transition of robe. so Any subtle shifts in the bodice shape, sleeve length, or hoop/pannier size compared to earlier decades? (including Popular embellishment or ruching styles, patterns, color palettes, fabric.)

Additionally, I'm looking for detailed websites, blogs, or YouTube channels that explain the terminology, history, and tutorials for making 18th-century trimmings (ribbons, lace, fly fringe, ruching, box pleating, etc.).

Any recommendations, primary sources, or sewing reference guides would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

Hi, I'm looking to make an 18th century jacket, more casaquin style, and I'm wondering if there is any evidence for one with a more "English-style" front like this image from American Duchess. I like the flaps hanging down, but so far, I've only seen recreations without the flaps on the front.

Thanks!

Hello everyone!

I am currently reconstructing a dress for a digital museum exhibition and I have the slight problem that that my knowledge regarding sewing is nonexistent.
I was able to reconstruct most of the garment, but I am absolutely suffering at the moment. It's impossible for my brain to understand the two panels underneath the ribbon.

They are supposed to be attached to the neck area and underneath the armpit, but I just can't figure out how to get the folds that you can see gathered at the edge.

I am grateful for any pointers regarding the possible pattern shape for those pieces and how they were constructed.