Hi all!! I know you're probably wondering where I've been, and haven't posted up ZILCH in months now, it seems.. but I've finished my first semester of college, and got scheduled for next fall, and I'm hoping it goes alright. But other than that I've been trying to work on some projects, multiple.. trying to 'DE-FARB' an old 1860's dress I bought off of Ebay 5 or 6 years ago, and it first had an elastic waistband and the bodice had 4 strips of fabric sewn.. and had no correct shape or form to it whatsoever.. so here are the photos of what the bodice looked like before and what it's looking like now!! I'm so excited it looks like now- it's a short sleeved, fan gathered bodice.. and it's appropriate for the 'young woman' as well as late teen! Anyways, hopefully you enjoy the look-see!!
Will be posting much more ASAP!!!
Blessings,
~ Samantha Jane
Original bodice
Converted and newly fixed bodice: gathered fanned pleats and short sleeves
Sewings and Goings; Love of Historic and Vintage Fashion
Civil War historical reproduction clothing,patterns, knitting, history, etc.
Sewings and Goings; Love of History, Historic and Vintage Fashion
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
-:1940's dresses:-
Hi all!
So...... today after my canceled class.. Mom and I decided to go to Joann Fabrics- her needing material and batting for her quilt for a customer.. and I wanted to seek a new 1940's pattern and fabric to go along with it! So- this FABULOUS green floral print just says *VINTAGE* and I absolutely fell in love with it!! I thought I'd given up all hope on looking for something 40's - and being totally new to the synthetics of this day.. and not knowing how to switch from 1860's mode to a 1940's and very updated fabric time! To clarify something- I made my first 43 dress with the sleeves- in a cotton and I want to try the black fabric because it is a rayon blend and will be very easy to dance and it's very flowy... and the green is a linen and cotton blend. Well here are the photos- and I need an outsider's opinion on which one would fit better for the 1940 dress pattern on the left and the 1943 pattern on the right.. Either would look really pretty, but just not sure yet!
God bless,
~ Samantha Jane
So...... today after my canceled class.. Mom and I decided to go to Joann Fabrics- her needing material and batting for her quilt for a customer.. and I wanted to seek a new 1940's pattern and fabric to go along with it! So- this FABULOUS green floral print just says *VINTAGE* and I absolutely fell in love with it!! I thought I'd given up all hope on looking for something 40's - and being totally new to the synthetics of this day.. and not knowing how to switch from 1860's mode to a 1940's and very updated fabric time! To clarify something- I made my first 43 dress with the sleeves- in a cotton and I want to try the black fabric because it is a rayon blend and will be very easy to dance and it's very flowy... and the green is a linen and cotton blend. Well here are the photos- and I need an outsider's opinion on which one would fit better for the 1940 dress pattern on the left and the 1943 pattern on the right.. Either would look really pretty, but just not sure yet!
God bless,
~ Samantha Jane
Monday, March 28, 2011
Finished mittens-for a dearest friend and sister
So, I finished my mittens, and decided I didn't need them so I wanted to give them to my friend RAchel for her birthday this past month! She loved them, I'm so glad! But next time I gotta watch out that I don't increase stitches where I'm not supposed to.. seeing as thought the mittens look one bigger than the other. Enjoy looking!
~Sam
Swiss waists and spring
Hi all! I hope everyone has been doing wonderful these past few weeks, and now that spring is upon us, let's hope the weather warms up considering it's been so gorgeous and sunny but pretty nippy! I just love spring- seeing all the buds and greens coming up and watching the birdies outside of our kitchen window and from my bedroom window as well! I love watching those cute birds hopping about and just totally in their own world! Aside from the prettiness of spring - I finished the swiss waist all but the finishing trim on it, and here are photos of what it's become of! If you should add any input or trim color design or pleating/placketing thoughts, please do so! Enjoy!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Some favorite 1860's originals to share
So, I've saved a lot of photos of originals over the years ~ I have loads of others from other eras, but a lot are on my bedroom computer, and it's hard to get on with it being sooo slow..so anyways, I'd thought I'd share to all who want to drool over these pictures are welcomed to!! :) Happy looking dear friends!!
- Samantha Jane
Formal evening/dinner or ball gown
Mid/late 1860's ballgown
teenage mourning dress most likely
Very very elaborate ballgown with train
1860's morning wrappers
Beautiful mid 1860's ballgown of black and white
polka dot yolk pleated bodice- mid young woman's
A GORGEOUS late 1860's pink, striped ball gown.. it's just so gorgeous you could eat it!
Gorgeous zouave top and elaborate trimmed and lavished dress
Most likely a young woman's short sleeved dress- likely early age of 20's
Such a cute child's dress!!!
1860's swiss waist of unique design , sheer garabaldi blouse and skirt
c. 1864 formal evening gown
Pink 1860's nice day dress with Grecian trimwork - a personal favorite
- Samantha Jane
Formal evening/dinner or ball gown
Mid/late 1860's ballgown
teenage mourning dress most likely
Very very elaborate ballgown with train
1860's morning wrappers
Beautiful mid 1860's ballgown of black and white
polka dot yolk pleated bodice- mid young woman's
A GORGEOUS late 1860's pink, striped ball gown.. it's just so gorgeous you could eat it!
Gorgeous zouave top and elaborate trimmed and lavished dress
Most likely a young woman's short sleeved dress- likely early age of 20's
Such a cute child's dress!!!
1860's swiss waist of unique design , sheer garabaldi blouse and skirt
c. 1864 formal evening gown
Pink 1860's nice day dress with Grecian trimwork - a personal favorite
Saturday, January 8, 2011
1855 Mittens
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
1850's-60's Wrapper
Well!
I haven't written in a while- but I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! My Christmas was surely great - the best things I received were the "Band of Brothers" series, some much requested stocking tights, and the most awesome thing(s) were- 2 books- one on " Nineteenth Century Fashion In Detail" (it's from the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London!) and the "80 Godey's Full-Color Fashion Plates (1838-1880)" book! I was so surprised and I just tickled to now have them!!
Anyways- in the midst of winter- and boredom setting in- I decided to do several projects- one being my wrapper. While in Gettysburg- I managed to buy the "Past Patterns 1850's- 1860's Wrapper" pattern, and I finally got around to making it! The outside is of a dark lilac purple color with small flowers and the lining is a bright red with tiny blue, white and pink flowers! I'm halfway through it- and I'll post pictures once I get the gauging sewn and can put it on the mannequin! Upon trying it on after I gauged it- I realized that one side was twisted- and had to fix it this morning- I have to go start where I left off last night!
Now - back to sewing n'at!
- Samantha Jane
I haven't written in a while- but I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year! My Christmas was surely great - the best things I received were the "Band of Brothers" series, some much requested stocking tights, and the most awesome thing(s) were- 2 books- one on " Nineteenth Century Fashion In Detail" (it's from the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London!) and the "80 Godey's Full-Color Fashion Plates (1838-1880)" book! I was so surprised and I just tickled to now have them!!
Anyways- in the midst of winter- and boredom setting in- I decided to do several projects- one being my wrapper. While in Gettysburg- I managed to buy the "Past Patterns 1850's- 1860's Wrapper" pattern, and I finally got around to making it! The outside is of a dark lilac purple color with small flowers and the lining is a bright red with tiny blue, white and pink flowers! I'm halfway through it- and I'll post pictures once I get the gauging sewn and can put it on the mannequin! Upon trying it on after I gauged it- I realized that one side was twisted- and had to fix it this morning- I have to go start where I left off last night!
Now - back to sewing n'at!
- Samantha Jane
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