This time of year we start to dream about spring, but until then we all need something to keep us warm. And whats better then some nice woolen overdresses and redingotes.
Category: Inspiration posts
2015 Sewing Wishlist
Apart from the HSM15, I have some (many) dresses and outfits I would love to try to make.
Here are a list of what inspires me right now and what I will be longing to making during the year to come.
(In chronological order)Â I would like to venture a bit furter into the middle ages, and make another cotehardie and a 15th century gown complete with fur and judiciously huge headwear.
Some cool middle class Renaissance wear can never go wrong.
I would live to dip into the 17th century Mantua, perhaps I even get the chance to make a fountang (stovepipe headwear).
My very own Robe a la Francaise are well on its way (cut and pinned) at the moment. I just need to find the time to finish it of.
I love to make a version of this french gown from “Belle” for my sister. I allready have the perfect fabric.
You can never go wrong with a white regency gown, and the dotted organza are already resting in my stash.
With so many sheer regency gowns I need a proper bodiced petticoat too.
Oh sweet 1830s, the age of hideousness. Maybe I can overcome the huge sleeves and make myself a gown from this decade. The fabric I have in mind are bedsheets I bought this summer.
Huge sleeves needs huge foundations, and a quilted petticoat is something every costumer should have.
I’m dreaming of a 1860s daydress in a vivid color, like blue or purple, maybe this will be the year.
This 1880s plaid daydress have been on my list since I found the fashion plate last summer. The fabric in mind are a 5 m blue and white upholstery cotton.
I just love the vivid colors of this flowery velvet. I already have the perfect pattern, just to find the fabric…
Gorgeous – may be a bit to flimsy for my taste but if I do find the right fabric, I’m soo making this.
1880s Christmas party anyone? I love the green velvet against the beige silk and golden trim.
This 1890s-1900s bicycle outfit are both chic and functional at the same time. I think it would be so fun to make and take or a tour through the park.
Both the dress and the cape are fabulous and I want another try at this stylish decade.
 I have no illusions of ever making all of these outfits, but is consider it more like a wishlist and inspiration for the year of 2015.
What are you dreaming of making in 2015?
Asorted Regency gowns
Halloween inspiration
It’s that time of year again…
When ornaments crowds the shop windows, the candy flows freely, the candles are being lit and everyone waits in anticipations…
The best time of year is finally here…
It’s HALLOWEEN!
I’m sure most of you seen lots of pretty Victorian and 1910s fancy party costumes,
but here are a few new to me, (and some old, that I just love to much not to show).
Perhaps this can inspire some new fancy Halloween costumes.
My absolute favorite pic (I have it both printed and framed in my sewing room, and printed on a fabric bag which I love).
1920s Arabian Night, whats not to love.
Gamer, geisha or (?) green flower.
Victorian goes 18th century, regency and gypsy.
More gypsys, Egyptian and a housemaid.
I’m not sure what this two are suppose to be, but a Victorian woman in pants must be shown.
Love the Edwardian Cleopatra, and the harlequin costume looks almost wearable as it is.
A few costumes for the young adults. Why not dress as a patriot, a shepherdess, a housemaid or a which.
Speaking of witches, another one from about 1880s.
And the real deal.
They really did the witches better back then, don’t you think…
I’ve seen lots of these clown costumes around, but I don’t get it – is there something I’m missing here? Why are they so popular?
The Victorians really knew how to dress up in costume.
And the Edwardians wasn’t that bad either.
Good to know that (evil) costuming parents existed back then too.