Up-cycling, from 1918

Woman’s World, April 1918, from the article “Hooverizing” with the Needle: There’s nothing new under the sun, so don’t worry[...]

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In the studio

There is lots going on in the studio right now, but no pictures – yet. – I just finished sawing,[...]

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DPP – Coat Progress and Decisions

Parts of the coat are coming along nicely: The fronts and back vents are embroidered, pocket flaps spangled and assembled,[...]

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DPP – Waistcoat

The waistcoat for the DPP is finished. Here’s a recap of some of the steps along the way. First the[...]

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Inspiration

This is up on the inspiration board right now. It’s just enough to keep me excited and itching to get[...]

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Embroidery, take 2

A while back I posted a picture of a sample button for this suit. I’d selected an embroidery file I[...]

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Fabric Selection

Fabric selections for the DPP were fairly easy, since I planned to use as many fabrics as possible from my[...]

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

Here is a close-up of 18th century suit buttons from the inspiration suit: This button is made of embroidered fabric[...]

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18th Century Men’s Suit – Inspiration

The Kyoto Costume Institute publishes the most beautiful books, with detailed pictures.  Utterly dreamy.  My favorite suit is pictured in[...]

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2010 Double Period Project

Your Wardrobe Unlock’d is hosting the “Double Period Project” this year.  The basics are 1) there are two periods to[...]

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