Wow that's kind of crazy... I remember this being made originally and it didn't even occur to me how columnar…
I highly recommend giving yourself the time to do this, it feels amazing and can really be fun! I had…
I enjoyed this post so much it actually inspired me to do my own! It took a week to get…
I think all your costumes are stunning. Especially I love the riding -jacket and vest, the 1860s ball-gown and this…
I love your civil war and winter suit dresses! Did you make the patterns yourself? If not, it would be…
That's funny...I did the *exact* same thing with a brown linen 18thc petticoat of mine. Too narrow, with a ruffle,…
You definitely see 18th century pettis with what I call "ugly butts"--pieced fabric not meant to be seen. Glad to…
I agree, it does seem to add character. I LOVE your super-pieced day dress. Wow, that is intense! It feels…
Thank you! It feels great to make something finally useful. I had only worn this petticoat once before and it…
Very true! One of my favorite historical examples of piecing is from a 16th century doublet that pieced in two…