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18th Century Suit Buttons for Your Wardrobe Unlock’d Competition

March 31, 2010 Denise Hendrick
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18th Century, 2010 DPP, Menswear

Here is a close-up of 18th century suit buttons from the inspiration suit: This button is made of embroidered fabric wrapped around a flat disk.  All the embroidery on this suit appears to be chain stitch, with the exception of the little circles, which are similar to small sewn eyelets.  The button is bordered by
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Navy blue satin court suit

18th Century Men’s Suit – Inspiration

March 5, 2010 Denise Hendrick
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18th Century, 2010 DPP, Menswear

The Kyoto Costume Institute publishes the most beautiful books, with detailed pictures.  Utterly dreamy.  My favorite suit is pictured in a couple of their books: the expensive Revolution in Fashion: 1715-1815, and the more reasonably priced 25th Anniversary Fashion. This is a stunning example of 18th century clothing. I love the richness of the silk,
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2010 Double Period Project

2010 Double Period Project

February 28, 2010 Denise Hendrick
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18th Century, 2010 DPP

Your Wardrobe Unlock’d is hosting the “Double Period Project” this year.  The basics are 1) there are two periods to use as inspiration, 2) you can make as much or as little as you like from either period, and 3) it can be as historically accurate (or not) as you like.  Prizes for different categories,
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