Pad-stitching all the interlinings!
Lots of hand sewing this week, I’ve gotten very good at pad-stitching. So far I’ve done the layered interlining of a jerkin and I’m almost done pad-stitching the same for the Saxon Gown bodice.
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16th Century Chocolate Saxon Gown Project: The Bodice
I have always liked Saxon Gowns, they have a different look from the French and English gowns of the early 16th century, they have interesting construction puzzles, and an excuse to use several yards of velvet and fancy fabric is always a good thing. After going back and forth with a friend on just how… Read More 16th Century Chocolate Saxon Gown Project: The Bodice