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| Cartridge pleated skirt |
Well, unfortunately 20 yards of Indian cotton doesn't pouf out a skirt much and while it was fun to make and learn that "Yes, I too can do it!" - its the perfect color for the next project (HSF #18) I have. See, I want to make the jumper Anne Hathaway wears in Becoming Jane.
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| Screen Capture - Anne Hathaway - Becoming Jane (2007) |
As you can see, its a sheer-ish dress but with a chemise and pantalettes, its very modest. I was sick for much of the stitching, however the skirt is four panels re-gathered into the original waistband. The bodice is simply two panels with a curve at the top and at the armsceye. I also made the cord for the neckline by hand as well! I don't need to tell you that it was really hard to turn the fabric until I figured out to use the smallest safety pin I owned...
The shirt is an old shirt that was in my repair basket. I've had it for around 10 years and it was a favorite until the lace under the bodice tore. I repaired it with the machine (zig-zag) and cut the full length sleeves into 3/4 ones and added the cuff/tie by hand. (The shirt was done in a couple of hours this evening).
Ta-da!
HSF #18 -Re-make, Re-use & Re-fashion
Fabric: Indian cotton (from the skirt) and an old blouse I've had for about 10 years or so.
Pattern: hand drafted (on the fabric)
Year: roughly 1795
Notions: hook and bar, thread
How historically accurate is it? Its based on a movie costume - I've not seen extant examples that are similar, but a its a summer day dress it wouldn't have lasted long anyway. Those were probably turned into quilts and rags when worn out. Certainly not kept as treasures.
Hours to complete: about a week of hand sewing in the evenings (about 4 hours a day)
First worn: For the photos - but I'm taking it to costume college. It feels comfortable enough to wear in class and not too distracting.
Total cost: $0 (Woo-hoo!)
Pattern: hand drafted (on the fabric)
Year: roughly 1795
Notions: hook and bar, thread
How historically accurate is it? Its based on a movie costume - I've not seen extant examples that are similar, but a its a summer day dress it wouldn't have lasted long anyway. Those were probably turned into quilts and rags when worn out. Certainly not kept as treasures.
Hours to complete: about a week of hand sewing in the evenings (about 4 hours a day)
First worn: For the photos - but I'm taking it to costume college. It feels comfortable enough to wear in class and not too distracting.
Total cost: $0 (Woo-hoo!)
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