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Tag: english fitted gown

— Pattern Drafting —

Back to sewing in the 16th century!

July 22, 2014
Lucas DeHeere sketchbook #71 English women

I did sewing today finally! English Fitted Gown I took on to keep a friend from lighting it on fire, went on its way to the post office today along with a gift that I quickly hand sewed an hour before. I drafted, cut and sewed a pair of trunkhose. I then unpicked them because I… Read More Back to sewing in the 16th century!

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Embroidered Glove Cuffs
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17th Century Stomacher Project
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  • Realm of Venus
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  • Sewing blog of Lady Madylyne Taylor of Bryn Gwla
  • Sweet Threads Dude!
  • The Elizabethan Costume Page
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