My 18th century manteau de lit is nearly finished – yay! 😀 Continue reading 18th C. Peach Bedgown – Nearly Finished
Category Archives: 18th century
18th Century Shortgown/ Bedgown In Progress
At the moment I’m sewing an 18th century unlined caraco or manteau de lit. Continue reading 18th Century Shortgown/ Bedgown In Progress
Handsewn 18th Century Lappet Cap – Details
It didn’t take long to sew this mid-18th century lappet cap by hand. Here are now some detail pictures of the cap. Continue reading Handsewn 18th Century Lappet Cap – Details
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 slits at the sides for accessing the pockets). Continue reading 18th Century/ Victorian Cotton Pockets
18th Century Winter Clothing – Part 2
This is part 2 of my 18th century winter clothing. Here you’ll find part 1. Continue reading 18th Century Winter Clothing – Part 2
18th Century Winter Clothing – Part 1
Some more pictures of me wearing my 18th century blue linen jacket. Continue reading 18th Century Winter Clothing – Part 1
18th Century Blue Linen Jacket – Details
Here are detail pictures of my 18th century blue linen jacket. The jacket is closed with spiral lacing. The eyelets I’ve sewn by hand with half bleached linen thread. Continue reading 18th Century Blue Linen Jacket – Details
18th Century Black Wool Jumps
That are my 18th century black wool jumps. Jumps (less boned, unboned, or quilted) were an alternative to boned stays in the 18th century. They could be worn during work or pregnancy, or at home (‘déshabillé’). Continue reading 18th Century Black Wool Jumps
18th Century Blue Linen Jacket
That’s my mid 18th century blue linen jacket. Continue reading 18th Century Blue Linen Jacket
Snow Walk In 18th Century Clothing
Some pictures of an evening walk in the snow. Continue reading Snow Walk In 18th Century Clothing