1850s Starched Cotton And Lace Collar - Sew Historically

This is my mid-Victorian handsewn cotton and lace collar. I used thin, white cotton fabric and white cotton bobbin lace. I finished the raw edges of the collar with hand rolled hems. Then I attached the lace with overcasting stitches. After that I starched and ironed the collar. Now the collar is as stiff as … Continue reading 1850s Starched Cotton And Lace Collar →

Sewing Atelier Nostalgia

Victorian Fresh Frippery

Starching Petticoats – Historical Sewing

Mid 1890s Eretria Blouse Waist Sewing Bust Sizes 33-37 Pattern Past Patterns Original, 0212

Edwardian Neckwear: Collars, Jabots & Fichus - Sew Historically

1900s Ecru Cotton Irish Crochet Lace Collar Hand Stitched on Bias Stand, Lowers, Shells, Shamrocks, Pointed Picot / Scallop Edge, 22 X 2.5

1840-1849 Fashion History Timeline

1840s Cap Lace Trimmed and Starched

The Simple Solution to Perfect Pleats – Historical Sewing

Project Journal: 1880s Steam Molded Corset – The Quintessential Clothes Pen

1900s Ladies White Cotton Irish Crochet Starched Linen Fold Over Removable Collar, Buttonholes, 12crochet, 14 Linen - Hong Kong

Romantic era Fresh Frippery

1860-1865 Dress (bodice and skirt), early 1860s American Silk taffeta and fringe, cotton undersleeves and cotton la…