All the trim is attached to the body of the coat. I'm stitching the lining to the shell and then need to press the finished product. I still need to add trim to the cuffs, but I'm not sure what I want yet. I need to stitch the collar to the neck of the coat and also finish the connecting piece for the waist of the tail. This isn't finished and will easily take a few more days. But to get an idea, here's a photo.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Saturday, December 8, 2012
1876 Girl's Coat Part 4...
The shell and lining are finally finished. I need to remember never to piece things when I'm tired. I had to pick out and restitch a few pieces that I stitched in backwards due to fatigue. But it's all pieced.
My man suggested the dark green velvet for the trim. I could not figure out what I wanted to use and he suggested the velvet. That, or scraps from the burgundy velvet we have for his Santa suit. I agree with him, the green is better.
Now I have to cut trim and the sailor collar. After that, I need to attach the lining to the shell and pleat the skirt. It's coming along nicely. While I'm doing this, I should consider what kind of buttons. After the use of wool and cotton velvet, for an 1870s coat, I refuse to use plastic buttons. So it's either metal, or cloth covered for this piece.
My man suggested the dark green velvet for the trim. I could not figure out what I wanted to use and he suggested the velvet. That, or scraps from the burgundy velvet we have for his Santa suit. I agree with him, the green is better.
Now I have to cut trim and the sailor collar. After that, I need to attach the lining to the shell and pleat the skirt. It's coming along nicely. While I'm doing this, I should consider what kind of buttons. After the use of wool and cotton velvet, for an 1870s coat, I refuse to use plastic buttons. So it's either metal, or cloth covered for this piece.
Monday, December 3, 2012
1876 Girl's Coat Part 3...
The mockup fit my daughter. I added a little length at her request so the coat will go to about mid-thigh. Now most of the wool has been cut and most of the linen. I need to dig up a piece big enough for the front and skirt. Then I'm good. When the coat is together, I will cut out the sailor collar. I'm not sure what kind of trim I want to use yet. The shell is a black herringbone wool. I had big enough scraps left over from my man's frock coat. I now have a few smaller scraps that I can make something for me baby. Clothes for three, out of 6 yards and I still have about 8 yards left for something else.
Now to take a break from cutting and enjoy some sewing and some more "Blake's 7".
Now to take a break from cutting and enjoy some sewing and some more "Blake's 7".
Sunday, December 2, 2012
1876 Girl's Coat...
Somehow, when I scaled up all the pieces of the coat, I messed up one. The back piece was too small. So I had to eyeball it and cut a larger piece. Now I'm restitching the mockup and hoping it will fit. If I can get it all done tonight and it fits her in the morning, I will finally cut the wool and linen for the real coat. When I cut the wool and linen, I will take photos to document it.
As a side, I am also making my man some regular collar shirts. He is taller than average and has trouble finding shirts long enough. The mockup of that, was WAY too short. So I need to resize that as well.
As a side, I am also making my man some regular collar shirts. He is taller than average and has trouble finding shirts long enough. The mockup of that, was WAY too short. So I need to resize that as well.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
1876 Girl's Coat...
I was looking through some old "Peterson's Magazine" issues I have. Then I found a few more on-line. I'm partial to fashions of the 1870s and saw a cute coat for young girls in an 1876 issue. I plan to make it for my daughter. I made a mini mockup to see how it would look. Now I'm cutting the pattern fabric to see if I scaled it up enough for my daughter. Hopefully she will be able to try it on tomorrow. Then I have a nice black herringbone wool to make the coat from. This will be a Christmas gift. My son also wants a suit with knickers from an 1888 issue. I will work on that soon.
Regency Ball 3...
Due to a time crunch, I did not take more photos during construction. At the 11th hour, a package came with the uniform I ordered for my man. So I did not worry about finishing his clothing. At this point, his waistcoat and frock coat need buttons and I need to stiffen the frock coat collar better. These will be done in time for Christmas.
I finished my dress in time for the Ball. The Ball itself was magical and I was floating the whole night.
I finished my dress in time for the Ball. The Ball itself was magical and I was floating the whole night.
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