The Victorian era was almost a century of fashion. In that time, ladies' Victorian hats grew from the large bonnet to the small bonnet, short hat to tall hat, plain to elaborately decorated. Keeping track of all the changes is no easy feat, as hat styles came and went every few years. Changes mimicked dress
This post is a bit of a weird ride– from Charles Dickens to Trolls to Britney Spears. But you could get a great hat out of the deal! I should have written this post almost a year ago when I w…
The Victorian era was almost a century of fashion. In that time, ladies' Victorian hats grew from the large bonnet to the small bonnet, short hat to tall hat, plain to elaborately decorated. Keeping track of all the changes is no easy feat, as hat styles came and went every few years. Changes mimicked dress
Fashion history is integral part of what we do and it never fails to fascinate us. Although much of fashion can have interesting subtleties and nuances, at its core is that fashion reflects the zei…
The Victorian era was almost a century of fashion. In that time, ladies' Victorian hats grew from the large bonnet to the small bonnet, short hat to tall hat, plain to elaborately decorated. Keeping track of all the changes is no easy feat, as hat styles came and went every few years. Changes mimicked dress
This is a DIGITAL sewing pattern for r a late Victorian blouse or day bodice, worn between 1890 and 1900. This sewing pattern shows a blouse or bodice, modeled after extant examples and fashion plates from around 1890 with large puff sleeves. The blouse is mounted on a firm and tight fitting lining with boned seams as usual at that time. The lining is cut curved at the center front to get some extra width at the bust level and is closed edge to edge with hooks and eyes, covered by a plastron. The plastron is sewn on at the right side, with the edge covered by the fashion fabric of the front. The other side is closed layered underneath the fashion fabric with hooks or snap fasteners (invented around 1885). A waistband at the inside prevents the blouse from sliding up. The blouse has a little peplum at the back and is intended to be worn in the skirt, actually with a matching belt - included in the pattern. Pattern fits perfectly with: #0414: https://www.etsy.com/de/listing/212870832/edwardianischer-rock-fan-skirt-um-1890?ref=shop_home_active_1&crt=1 A seam allowance of 5/8" (1,5cm) is included in my sewing patterns. Fitted to be worn with or without a corset underneath. Also suitable for cosplay or steampunk costumes. Please scroll down for yardage and pattern information. →→WHAT YOU RECEIVE←← This is a DIGITAL pattern (PDF), you can download both size ranges and languages after payment has been confirmed. The pattern comes with detailed and illustrated sewing instructions in English and German. It is a multi-size sewing pattern, you can choose between Sizes US 8-18 (EU 34-44) and Sizes US 20-30 (EU 46-56). A seam allowance of 5/8" (1,5cm) is included in my patterns. The pattern is ready to be printed out on DIN A4 or US Letter. Format DIN A0 to be printed at a plotter / copy-shop comes with a second email at no additional costs. →→HOW MANY PATTERN PAGES TO PRINT←← The sewing pattern itself consists of: Size US 8-18 (EU 34-44): 36 pages A4/US letter or 2 A0 Size US 20-30 (EU 46-56): 48 pages A4/US letter or31 A0 →→PATTERN INFORMATION←← Recommended fabrics: Fashion fabric: (silk) taffeta, satin, midweight cotton fabrics with some drape Lining: (polished) cotton fabric Interfacing: hair canvas or midweight linen fabric Belt: velvet Yardage: Size US 8-18 (EU 34-44): Fashion fabric: 2.3yds. with a width of 51“ (2,1m with a width of 130cm) Belt: 0.2yds. with a width of 51“ (0,2m with a width of 130cm) Lining 2 yds. with a width of 51“ (1,8m with a width of 130cm) Interfacing: 0.3yds. with a width of 51“ (0,3m with a width of 130cm) Hooks and eyes, plastic whalebone or cable ties Twill or grosgrain tape, 3/4“ (2cm) wide for the waistband: 1yd. (1m) Size US 20-30 (EU 46-56): Fashion fabric: 3yds. with a width of 51“ (2,6m with a width of 130cm) Belt: 0.3yds. with a width of 51“ (0,2m with a width of 130cm) Lining 2.5 yds. with a width of 51“ (2,3m with a width of 130cm) Interfacing: 0.4yds. with a width of 51“ (0,3m with a width of 130cm) Hooks and eyes, plastic whalebone or cable ties Twill or grosgrain tape, 3/4“ (2cm) wide for the waistband: 2yds. (2m)
The Victorian era was almost a century of fashion. In that time, ladies' Victorian hats grew from the large bonnet to the small bonnet, short hat to tall hat, plain to elaborately decorated. Keeping track of all the changes is no easy feat, as hat styles came and went every few years. Changes mimicked dress
The Victorian era was almost a century of fashion. In that time, ladies' Victorian hats grew from the large bonnet to the small bonnet, short hat to tall hat, plain to elaborately decorated. Keeping track of all the changes is no easy feat, as hat styles came and went every few years. Changes mimicked dress
The Victorian era was almost a century of fashion. In that time, ladies' Victorian hats grew from the large bonnet to the small bonnet, short hat to tall hat, plain to elaborately decorated. Keeping track of all the changes is no easy feat, as hat styles came and went every few years. Changes mimicked dress
Today's post was contributed by my friend and fabulous costumer Sue Woods. I am always flabbergasted by her beautiful handmade historical costumes as well as drool worthy collection of vintage clothing. I knew she would be the perfect person to give us all some tips on how to get started with Victorian costuming, especially the
The Victorian era was almost a century of fashion. In that time, ladies' Victorian hats grew from the large bonnet to the small bonnet, short hat to tall hat, plain to elaborately decorated. Keeping track of all the changes is no easy feat, as hat styles came and went every few years. Changes mimicked dress
Taken from the book “Costume 1066 – 1966” by John Peacock, pages 104 & 105
I made myself a Victorian bicycle sweater out of 100 % wool knit fabric and there was enough to make a matching beret, too!
Victorian is a visual aesthetic that comprises the various fashions and trends in British culture that emerged and developed in the United Kingdom and the British Empire during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), which is known as the Victorian Era. The issue and aesthetics of social class often come into play with the Victorian aesthetic, with both visual signs and fictional works discussing the differences between the poor, the working class, the landed gentry, and the bourgeoisie. The co
The Victorian era was almost a century of fashion. In that time, ladies' Victorian hats grew from the large bonnet to the small bonnet, short hat to tall hat, plain to elaborately decorated. Keeping track of all the changes is no easy feat, as hat styles came and went every few years. Changes mimicked dress
The cutters' practical guide to the cutting of ladies' garments.. (1890) Ladies' Dress Bodice (1890)
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Children’s clothing evolved as time went by during the Victorian era. Many of these styles mirrored the adult styles of the day to some extent. Small girls wore crinoline petticoats like their mothers. There was a significant difference between the clothes worn by girls and their mothers. The length of the skirts worn by little girls was short than their mothers. Around the age of 16 a girls skirt would be full length down to the ankles just like their mothers. In fact, by this time the well to do young ladies would be dressing in the same fashion as adults. Until the late 1800’s girls were still wearing corsets. Below is a collection of 37 vintage portraits of beautiful teenage girls from the Victorian era.
With the impending date of an 1830’s Romantics Era picnic at Ardenwood Farm put on by the Greater Bay Area Costumer’s Guild, I commenced work on my gown. Pinterest was the first place I headed for inspiration. There are so many examples of dresses from the era, it was easy to find several th
The Victorian era was almost a century of fashion. In that time, ladies' Victorian hats grew from the large bonnet to the small bonnet, short hat to tall hat, plain to elaborately decorated. Keeping track of all the changes is no easy feat, as hat styles came and went every few years. Changes mimicked dress
The Victorian fashion era began with Queen Victoria's reign in 1837 and ended in 1901, upon her death. It marked a pivotal time in Britain's history and around the world. In fashion, the Victorian era is an elaborate display of class, wealth, beauty, and purpose for women and men. The layers of dress and suiting
The Victorian era was almost a century of fashion. In that time, ladies' Victorian hats grew from the large bonnet to the small bonnet, short hat to tall hat, plain to elaborately decorated. Keeping track of all the changes is no easy feat, as hat styles came and went every few years. Changes mimicked dress
Over the years, I have received several requests for how to easily make a ladies' Victorian costume. Usually, the need is for a school play or one-time event such as Halloween, so the budget is very small. The least expensive ready made Victorian dress costumes cost at least $100 or more when you start adding
The Victorian era was almost a century of fashion. In that time, ladies' Victorian hats grew from the large bonnet to the small bonnet, short hat to tall hat, plain to elaborately decorated. Keeping track of all the changes is no easy feat, as hat styles came and went every few years. Changes mimicked dress
Ever since I discovered the Great Dickens Christmas Fair in San Francisco, attending (or working) the fair has been an annual Christmas tradition. Nothing sets me up for the Christmas spirit like wandering the streets of London in 1840s-1850s clothing, admiring handmade gifts, sampling meat pies, drinking hot buttered rum, singing carols, dancing at Fezziwig's
