Inspired by the green beaded and sequined choli in the movie Jodhaa Akbar, I sewn a pink and gold beaded choli. A choli is a cropped blouse worn by Indian women. Some cholis are long cholis which aren’t cropped, like mine. It’s laced up the back as choli often are. Continue reading Indian Beaded Choli Top In Pink And Gold
Monthly Archives: June 2015
Indian Hairstyle With Flowers
Late Edwardian Low Coiffure
I’ve made this late Edwardian low coiffure (the second picture in the first row). I’ve parted the hair from ear to ear, and made a small pouf on each side of the head securing it with pins. Then I’ve gathered all hair to make a sock bun at the nape of the neck. Here’s an Edwardian photograph of a similar hairstyle.
DIY Indian And Japanese Tie Dye, And Print Samples
I’ve made some tie dye samples using Indian and Japanese tie dye techniques. The first picture shows Japanese shibori designs, such as here and here. Continue reading DIY Indian And Japanese Tie Dye, And Print Samples
Black Bean Dye Samples – Purple, Grey Green, And Blue
Here are some dye samples I’ve made using black beans. Continue reading Black Bean Dye Samples – Purple, Grey Green, And Blue
Black Tea Dye On Polyester Lace and Fabric
Black tea even stains polyester as these dye samples show! Continue reading Black Tea Dye On Polyester Lace and Fabric
Black, Purple, And Rust-Colored Dye Samples
Here are some more dye samples I’ve made. The first is common bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) on cotton fabric and silk fabric. To get this dark purple color, it’s necessary to use common bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) with dark red flesh; blueberries (Vaccinium cyanococcus) with white flesh don’t work. The fabrics aren’t mordanted. Continue reading Black, Purple, And Rust-Colored Dye Samples
Yellow And Orange Natural Dyes – Turmeric, Saffron, Onion Skin
These are yellow and orange natural dye samples which I’ve made. Continue reading Yellow And Orange Natural Dyes – Turmeric, Saffron, Onion Skin
18th Century/ Victorian Cotton Pockets
Pockets in the 18th century and the 1840s-60s were worn over the petticoats and under the skirt. The skirt had openings in the side seam to access the pockets. Continue reading 18th Century/ Victorian Cotton Pockets
How To Sew Cartridge Pleats – A Tutorial
Learn how to sew cartridge pleats like in the Victorian era! In the Victorian era, skirts were often attached with cartridge pleats – or gauging – to the waistband. Cartridge pleats help to give the skirt a dome shape which was fashionable between the 1840s and 1860s. Here’s a picture of an 1850s petticoat and of an 1850s dress with cartridge pleating. Continue reading How To Sew Cartridge Pleats – A Tutorial