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A New Cap for Felicity

22 Monday Feb 2016

Posted by guhnome in 18th Century, Costuming, Fashion, Felicity, Frugal and Thrifty, History, Sewing Adventures

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As I’m sure you’ve seen in a few of my posts (here ), I love Felicity! Part of my love for her is a desire to make her as accurate as possible. Eventually I’d like to have a “Felicity Version” of my 18th century clothes, but for now I make smaller versions of things when I happen to be out and about. I keep a small sewing kit with me and a project prepared for just these occasions.

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           Bag & contents: L-R, Needle Book, Thimble Case with Silver Thimble, Cotton Thread, Leftover piece of ruffle from Felicity’s cap, Wax & safety pins- ‘cuz you need those sometimes

Felicity’s cap is a single layer cotton cap made from scraps of Burnley and Trowbridge cotton mull. This fabric works up nicely and has some good body when made up small-like. The edges are done with rolled hems, aside from the bag of the cap that attaches to the front pieces- it was done using a whipped-rolled hem. All pieces are whipped together and voila!

Whipped seams!
Whipped seams!
Pretty finish.
Pretty finish.

 

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Pretty caps!

 

 

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HSM 2016 Challenge #1: Procrastination

09 Tuesday Feb 2016

Posted by guhnome in 18th Century, Costuming, HIstorical Sew Fortnightly, Uncategorized, Undergarments

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Good afternoon, folks! A lot has been going on despite how quiet the site has become. I’ll post more on it later, but in other words, I have more time available to me now. This time has so wonderfully allowed me to work on a much needed project:

What the item is: 1780s Linen Shift

The Challenge: #1: Procrastination

Fabric/Materials: Linen Fabric, Linen Thread

Pattern: Authentic shapes/construction

Year: 1780s

Notions: none

How historically accurate is it? 99% (because who knows?)

Hours to complete: 16+

First worn: TBD

Total cost: $25

 

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This project has long been overdue. I have needed a good shift for ages, and I decided to make this one entirely handstitched (averaging 25-30 stitches per inch) It took a while. Nothing is fancy other than some piecing the sleeves at the back. Pictures show the garment after it had been thrown in the wash. Enjoy!

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Just some of the MANY little stitches I had to do.

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Underarm Gussets

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More teeny stitching

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Piecing

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