I think the prints would be wonderful in today's styles. So many quilting cottons get "close but not quite" with…
Thank you! The weird thing about 18th century hand sewing is it's really pretty rough. Thank goodness, because so is…
thank you!
Pinking is quite fun, plus you don't have to hem it! I have two types of pinking shears - a…
Thanks! It was weirdly easy to do. The tail was finicky, but all the sins were covered with the flounce…
Go for it! I highly recommend Larkin & Smith's English Gown pattern for your first all-handsewn foray into 18th century.…
This jacket is so beautiful, it might get me to pick up a needle. Lovely!
Jealous! We had the immense pleasure of visiting Colonial Williamsburg in March 2012. I bought two yards of a cotton…
Gah! It's gorgeous! I am impressed o your hand sewing skills (and determination to actually do it). It's like walking…
I'm in love with this jacket for real now!