Wednesday, August 17, 2016. A growing list of free books on the internet dealing with tailoring, drafting, and dressmaking. A Treatise on Cutting Garments to Fit the Human Form, 1841. Measuring and numerous drafts for coats, waistcoats, trousers, and more. A Plain and Concise Treatise of the Art of Tailoring, 1844. Drafting, unfortunately the plates are not unfolded.

Monday, March 12, 2012. I used two different patterns, modifying them a little as I went along. I made the bonnet without a brim, but I made a ruched overlay in sparkle organza for the top of the head, and sewed it down in a sort of ribbed pattern with trim. I painted red catseyes on the brim with some shiny fabric paint. Friday, February 10, 2012. Stitch the back seam from point 34 to point 35, then lap the right side over the left side .

Historic and Vintage Style Fashions for Living History and Everyday Fun. How Tos, Patterns, etc. Friday, August 14, 2015. Ready-Made Clothing - Future Plans Update. I hope by this fall to have a small inventory of ready made items to list for sale on etsy. Probably October or early November, stay tuned for updates! Was my .

Monday, June 22, 2015. Your Mileage May Vary, of course, depending on whether you are more interested in dance or fashion, for example. Balletomanes will find a lot to appreciate in Dance and Fashion. Mostly deals with dance in the form of High Art.

Adventures in Moving Cross Country. This was posted in the facebook 1912 Project Chat group. The Project That Never Quite Was. What have I gotten myself into? January 25, 2012. I think I may be in over my head! Time to dog paddle. I took the leap and downloaded Crossover and then PatternMaker onto my lovely little Mac. It worked! These are no.