1780s Maids Costume

1780s Maids Costume

Pattern: A combination of the “Kofta KM 25.429 (jacket) pattern from “Skräddaren, sömmerskna och modet” (“the Tailor, the Seamstress and the Fashion”) and Nehelenia patterns nr E21 1790s Redingote.

Fabric: 1,5m of yellow/lilac striped cotton, 2 m of purple cotton for lining and interlining.

Notions: Thread (purple and yellow), yellow buttonhole thread, 4 cable ties for boning and 10 buttons.

How historical accurate: As much as I could, and to the best of my abilities. The fabric and colors are plausible, the patterns and construction are accurate and came from good sources. I hand stitched the whole garment using period techniques. The only thing I can think of that not right are the use of plastic boning and polyester thread for the buttonholes.
I give it 8/10.

Time: It went pretty fast considering it is all hand sewn. About 10-15 hours I think.

Worn: February 2015 for photos.

Motivation: Even though it did not use up a lot of fabric, I think the jacket serves the challenge to stashbust. Both in using leftover stash fabrics and notions, and in helping me re-discover all the little pieces of left over fabrics I already own.
I also think the garment itself is suitable as the women who wore such jackets would not be splurging on new fabrics.

Final Thoughts: I really loved making this jacket. It was such a joy how fast and easy it came together, and I think it looks adorable. I want to make lots more of these jackets.

Made in 2015

Blogposts:
1780s Maids Costume – Construction part 1
1780s Maids Costume – Construction part 2
1780s Maids Costume – Photoshoot