Project Journal: Victorian Women's Tailoring Part IV: Fitting 1883

I've put together my actual fabrics! First to fit is my 1883 undergarments. These garments are essentially finished and ready to be worn. The first layer is a cotton chemise with intersecting zigzag pattern lace insertion at the hem and simple lace edging around the neck opening and armholes. The tie is navy silk ribbon.…

Portrait of Maria Papiewska ML/H/F/1400 – In museums

Costumes from the Index of American Design

Ribbon – Page 2 – The Quintessential Clothes Pen

Project Journal: Victorian Women's Tailoring – The Quintessential Clothes Pen

1800s dresses hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

Project Journal: Victorian Women's Tailoring Part V: Fitting 1883

Step By Step Sewing Tutorial - Truly Victorian Sewing Pattern

Project Journal: Victorian Women's Tailoring – The Quintessential Clothes Pen

Journal of domestic appliances v.11 (1883)