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Sabrina ([personal profile] mala_14) wrote2016-04-18 12:01 am
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Almost done skirt

In-progress pictures of the skirt for my 1895 ensemble. Right now it's on the dressform so the bias can hang out. All that's left are the hem and the closure, probably hooks and eyes. It could probably use a hem facing of something stiff to make it look really 1890s, but I kind of like the idea of having versatility with it because I think it will also make a great Edwardian skirt.
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I really like this pattern. The back has a lovely drape. But it's also super heavy. I hope my petticoats are up to the task of supporting this skirt! I am hoping to get a flounce on the poplin one and then starch them this week. Do you think my shirtwaist/blouse will also need starching?

[identity profile] wanda-victorian.livejournal.com 2016-04-21 11:48 am (UTC)(link)
Lovely! I am so bad about not starching my stuff. Collars and petticoats are the most tragic victims of this crime. I never thought about my big poofy sleeves. I always hated how they wouldn't stand up! The starch might be the thing. I only have gallons of the stuff left over from a kids craft at church (over estimated how much I would need by literally gallons) so I have no excuse for not doing it!

[identity profile] mala-14.livejournal.com 2016-04-21 06:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks! I've never starched anything, but my research tells me that it is a wonderful thing. All that starch, it's fate!