So, rather than bombard you by constantly talking about how amazing Your Wardrobe Unlock'd and Foundations Revealed are and how it would be a travesty to lose their database, I'm going to show you. I've written a number of articles for them including a how-to on 18th century hoops, undergarments of the Regency period, how to solve fitting problems with Regency gowns, and this next month a how-to on making Edwardian bathing boots. I'll be honest, the writers of the articles do get paid ($100), and that does help incline me to write for them. But, the things I write (and others as well) are far above and beyond in time and money compared to regular blog posts. You all know what sorts of things I regular put up, but if you haven't subscribed to those sites, you don't know what articles you're missing out on. After six months the writers are allowed to post their articles publicly. It may seem surprising that the articles aren't all over the internet for free then. At least when it comes to my decision not to release them later, it's specifically to support the site. And even if the articles were out there, it'd take an awful lot of searching to find them all! But, this one time, I'm going against that plan specifically to support the site. They lost a lot of subscribers recently due to a change in payment systems and are set to shut down if they don't get them back. So, in hopes that you'll agree that having a site full of hundreds of articles like this is worth the $19.97 a month for access to BOTH sites (half that if you're a student, senior, or registered disabled) I'm putting up the first half of one of my most in-depth and popular articles. I'll post the second half later, but it's too long to do in one post- if you want to read it all now you know what to do! The most difficult part of any garment construction is perfecting the fit. Even in Regency period gowns, with their simple and geometric shapes pulled in by drawstrings, there are many issues that commonly appear. Women have lost the understructure of the Georgian period, which allowed for a flat cone to smooth the fabric over, instead dealing with complex curves. While there is, of course, a wide variety of styles and body shapes that affect this fit, we’ll try to address some of the common issues. First, we take a look at portraits of the period. Some artists are kind enough to put in a great deal of detail when it comes to wrinkles, folds, and seams. Occasionally, we find what we might even term “mistakes” with fitting. The portrait of Martha Arbeneva is a good example of a turn of the century style gown, circa 1798 (1). Particularly note how the neckline crosses, how the gathers fall, and where the shoulder seam is placed. Comtesse Regnault is also from the turn of the century, 1799, but is wearing quite a different style (2). The neckline shape is important in this portrait, especially showing where the gathers and fullness are. Charlotte Ulrike Rosencrantz brings us up to 1805 (3). Her bodice is much more smoothly fitted, with only a slight gathering in the center front. Her gown skirt has slight pulling towards the back, but there appears to be a seam or a small pleat on the very side to help keep this from being too severe. You can also see how her long sleeves are not fitted too snug. Mrs. Harrison Gray Otis, 1809, has a more narrow point to her rounded neckline (4). Notice how the sheer gathers are not pulled tight to the bust, but almost droop. Caroline Murat is a fine example of how a heavier fabric gown (in this case I would say a satin) should fit, circa 1812 (5). Her gown is also to the edge of her shoulder, necessitating a perfect fit to keep them from falling off. The portrait of Madame de Staël, also 1812, appears to show a gown without a waist seam, using a belt to hold it in (6). The gathering in around the neckline also continues all the way over the shoulder. Marguerite-Charlotte David, 1813, has a very simple straight front (7). The top appears to have a drawstring, which pulls the neckline in just enough to prevent gaping. The bodice is not heavily gathered, but is not tightly fitted either. There do not appear to be shoulder straps either, despite the fact that her neckline looks decidedly narrower than Caroline Murat’s. Anna-Maria Magnan’s portrait, 1814, is a wonderful example of a flat-fit, covering bodice (8). The stripes indicate that there is no gathering or darting under the bust to fit the curves. Instead, we see a slightly puckering under the arm, similar to where darts might be place on modern garments. Vogelstein’s Junge Dame, from 1816, gives us a rare glimpse of the back of her gown (9). This side view shows how the tilt of the waistline raises towards the back. Boilly’s Portrait of a Lady is from 1820, but shows a similar gathered front to many of our earlier portraits (10). Although, her shoulders are set much wider, the neckline is where the armscye sat a few years before. Next, there are the fitting issues that commonly arise. Fit can be affected by a number of things including fabric, undergarments, construction techniques, and the shape/pattern used. For this article, we’ll focus on the shapes and patterns. Even if working from a general pattern, always make a mock-up first. Keep in mind that your mock-up fabric may differ in weight or stretch (i.e. if using muslin, but making a silk gown, know the silk won’t give as much). Bodice issues: Gaping neckline or Wrinkles under the arm. Everyone has a different shape of shoulder, our two models are perfect examples of that. Karen has sloped shoulders and is more likely to have problems with wrinkles under the arm. Gwendolyn has square shoulders and is more likely to deal with gaping of the neckline. This doesn’t mean the problem is exclusive to either, however. In image 11 we can see how much gaping there is on the neckline of Karen’s bodice. This has nothing to do with her shoulders. We can attempt to fix it by pulling the excess into the waistline (12), but the gathers are not flattering, and the neckline is still loose. Image 13 shows how the bodice should fit, close to the bust along the front, with gathers that continue over the bust line, like the portrait of Martha Arbeneva above. The difference is the grain line (14). The gaping bodice is cut with the straight of grain parallel to the center front line of the body, while the fitting bodice is cut with the neckline on grain. Image 15 shows a simple bodice on Karen with wrinkles under the arm. We saw in the portrait of Anna Maria Magnan that this is sometimes acceptable, particularly because her bodice covers up to the neckline and has no fitting under the bust. However, it can easily be fixed in a bodice style that uses gathers or darts under the bust or has a shoulder strap. In Karen’s case, the shoulder strap can be very simply adjusted to remove the excess fabric (16). Karen has sloped shoulders, so curving the shoulder outward will fix the problem (17). Gwendolyn can have similar issues as well. With a bodice shape such as Anna Maria Magnan’s, there is an option of keeping the wrinkle under the arm or using a dart or gathering to take out the fullness (18 & 19). A common problem in open neck bodices is gaping around the neckline. This is often caused by the shape and angle of the shoulder strap. Gwendolyn’s square shoulders need a very straight strap, unlike Karen who had wrinkles under the arm with that shape of strap. In image 20, the neckline is not an uneven shape, her right side is gaping out almost an inch. You can see the minor difference in the pattern which affects this (21). Darts/Gathers in wrong place Darts, if the wrong size or shape can give the illusion of a very strangely shaped bust. Too short, and the bodice will look saggy. Too long, and the bust will be flattened. Too much fabric taken in and you’ll have the 1950s cone shape. Not enough and the underbust will be loose or the bustline will be too small. Simply, do these on the body, an easy adjustment to a mock-up even without a fitting partner. Gathers are very easy to adjust back and forth as well. If they are to provide fullness to curve over the bust, make sure to spread them out properly (22). If placed too close to center it becomes too snug around the outside bust, even beginning to make horizontal wrinkles across it (23). And it also seemed to have more of a tendency to gap. To come: gathered neckline pulling, wrong waistline angle or gaping under bust, sleeve issues of shallow top, narrow top, restricted movement, and skirt issues of pulling across the front. I then break down the gowns I've made and how they do and don't fit right.
A masterpiece of social satire, featuring one of literature's best-loved characters, Becky Sharp. Ruthless social climber and irrepressible anti-hero Becky Sharp will do anything to raise her position in Society, from impoverished orphan to woman of means. Clever, lively and resourceful, Becky is the total opposite of her naive and sentimental schoolmate Amelia Sedley, a pampered yet good-natured girl from a wealthy family. As both women pursue love and life in London, against the background of the Napoleonic Wars, Thackeray paints a vivid portrait of decadent Regency England and satirises its corruption and flaws to delightful effect.
The It Girl, Clara Bow, in this wonderful 1920s vintage art print of a studio portrait, from a photo originally shot in 1926. Clara Gordon Bow (July 29, 1905 – September 27, 1965) was an American actress who rose to stardom in silent film during the 1920s. It was her appearance as a plucky shopgirl in the film It that brought her global fame and the nickname "The It Girl". Bow came to personify the Roaring Twenties and is described as its leading sex symbol. Add some Hollywood glamour to your collection and spice up your walls! Hang it individually or create a Hollywood Glamour Gallery with some of our other Leading Ladies. OUR GICLEE PRINTS: Your Clara Bow giclee art print will be created using archival, fade-resistant, pigment inks, heavyweight, museum-quality paper and a 9-color process fine-art printer to ensure the most vivid, detailed and long-lasting print. To prevent fading, as with all prints, please never expose them to direct sunlight. To protect your investment, we recommend that you mat and frame your prints. There is no mat or frame included with this print. SIZE INFO: This giclee art print is offered in the most popular sizes to make matting and framing a breeze with your local retailer. The print you will receive will measure exactly the dimensions you ordered. It is designed in such a manner that all of the main image will fit well within the standard mat that comes with frames that you can purchase at many retail stores. All of our prints come standard with a half inch white border around all sides for matting and framing. If you would like your print with a different size border, or no borders (full bleed), just let me know in the comments to seller when you place your order. Although we don't currently offer mats or frames, we do offer the following PICTURE FRAME SIZING guidelines on how best to display your prints. MATTING & FRAMING TIPS: Select the PRINT SIZE for your needs, then add the mat dimensions to the print size to determine what your final frame size should be. When you plan to mat a print, the rule of thumb is to order your PRINT SIZE one size smaller than your frame size--this allows for the addition of the mat of your choosing. For a statement wall, bigger is better, both with the print size, and the frame size. TYPICAL FRAME SIZES AVAILABLE AT RETAIL STORES: The 5" x 7" FRAME size is a very popular size because they are the perfect size to display on a desktop at work, home, or, make an excellent gift choice 8" x 10" FRAMES are top sellers | Many 8" x 10" frames come with a mat for a 5" x 7" image, allowing you to highlight your PRINT. 11" x 14" FRAMES often include a mat for an 8" x 10" PRINT | this size makes a real statement hanging in that perfect spot in your home or office. 16" x 20" FRAMES typically include a mat for an 11" x 14" PRINT |This will usually provide just over 2" of matting on each side of your image. This is a great size picture frame because you can make it a highlight piece on your wall, or part of a mixture with other frames to form a collage. SHIPPING INFO: I ship worldwide in one business day after receiving your payment. Your prints are protected with Glassine wrapping and shipped in a rigid "Do Not Bend" mailer to ensure it arrives in the same condition as when it was shipped, and for larger sizes, we ship in a sturdy cardboard tube. Your print will arrive safely, or I will replace it. Additionally, I will ship ANY number of prints in one package and you only pay ONE shipping fee! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE | REVIEWS FROM RECENT CUSTOMERS: "Great care and detail was taken to get this delivered in perfect condition. Seller is very professional. Thank you!" "Fast shipping and very nice picture beautiful duplex! Thank you for your quick note accompanying the shipment." "Five stars for a great etsy shop and owner! Reliable, fast, quality service!” “Steve is a professional in his field. Beautiful work, excellent customer service! Thank you!” I promise to refund 100% of your money if you are not completely delighted with your purchase, for ANY reason, however, we do expect you to pay for shipping.GET FREE ART PRINTS: Become an ELITE customer of ThePreciousPast today and get a FREE art print, substantial discounts on our Print of The Week, and savings unknown to anyone else. It's FREE, sign up today at http://www.affordableartprints.net/free-welcome-kit Please feel free to convo me with any questions you may have about this Hollywood Celebrities giclee art print of The It Girl, Clara Bow. See ALL of our Hollywood Leading Ladies here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePreciousPast?section_id=16695699&ref=shopsection_leftnav_3 Travel back to my shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePreciousPast?ref=search_shop_redirect
These days it is not uncommon to see prominent cleavage shown in films set during the Regency era, most recently in ITV’s Mansfield Park, where the actress Billie Piper in the role of Fannie …
Printable PDF pattern designed to fit 18 inch and 16 inch dolls such as American Girl and A Girl for All Time. Pattern is for two different chemisette styles in both 16" AND 18" doll size. These are perfect under any Regency Dress, as well as many other historical eras. This does not include the dress pattern. If you wish to make the dresses shown in the photos, use my "Elinor" Regency Dress pattern in my shop here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/621424439/pdf-pattern-elinor-regency-dress-for-16?ref=shop_home_feat_3 - and my "Elinor Sleeve Variations" pattern in my shop here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/611252736/pdf-pattern-sleeve-variations-for-elinor?ref=shop_home_feat_4 Designed by Pemberley Threads. Includes: - Pattern and instructions for two chemisettes Purchase TWILL TAPE here: https://etsy.me/2XYOUPY Suggested Fabrics: Chemisettes A and B in cotton batiste or lawn. Not suitable for knits. Notions 16” size: matching thread, 17” piece of 1/8” wide cotton twill tape, Chemisette A - 1/3 yd of 1” wide cotton lace, Chemisette B - 2/3 yd of 1” wide cotton lace Notions 18” size: matching thread, 21” piece of 1/8” wide cotton twill tape, Chemisette A - 1/2 yd of 1 1/4” wide cotton lace, Chemisette B - ¾ yd 1 ¼” wide cotton lace Fabric: - Both sizes A and B – 1/3 yard of 45” wide fabric Listing is for one pdf download pattern only. No physical doll clothing included. This pattern is copyrighted, however you may use it for making and selling doll clothing in your small scale home based business, as long as you credit Pemberley Threads for the pattern design. Designed for an intermediate skill level No refunds or returns. However, I am always available to answer questions if you need help! Send me an email at pemberleythreads [!at] gmail.com THIS IS NOT AN AMERICAN GIRL PRODUCT, AND I AM NOT AFFILIATED WITH AMERICAN GIRL. This product will fit other 18" dolls besides American Girl ***Don't like PDFs? Have it printed >> https://www.etsy.com/listing/1369982211 ***
Charithra Chandran calls for more education for girls across the world, arguing that the arts can help us get there.
Isabella reporting: It may sound like a contradiction for writers, but Loretta and I agree that one really, really good picture is in...
Moses Haughton - Sigismonda and the Heart of Guiscardo Julius LeBlanc Stewart - An Interesting Letter François Boucher - The Love Letter William MacGregor Paxton - The Letter Mary Ann Flaxman - Рortrait of Eleanor Anne Porden Delphin Enjolras - Reading a Letter James Carroll Beckwith - The Letter…
Shop AllPosters.com for great deals every day on posters, prints, framed wall art & more. Enjoy custom framing options!
Let’s get into it and see where this innocent debutante and “rake” of a Duke and end up on "Bridgerton."
The internet has a few questions but what a #blessed time.
Everyone reads Regency-era novels for the sex and intrigue, but do you know what "eh wot" means? Read on to learn all about Regency-era slang.
Last week, I went to visit a local museum, the Behnhaus-Drägerhaus in Lübeck. It is an amazing place that has been there all my life. Set up in two Georgian townhouses, it combines displa…
When Fate and a chivalrous impulse combine to saddle Viscount Desford with a friendless homeless waif named Cherry Steane, to whom else should he turn in such a scrape but his old childhood playmate, Henrietta Silverdale? For all they refused to oblige their parents by marrying, they have always been the best of friends. But as Desford pursues Cherry's lickpenny grandfather and reprobate father around unfashionable watering places and the seedier fringes of society, Hetta is forced to wonder whether he might not, at last, have fallen in love. Without the timely intervention of his scapegrace brother Simon, and Hetta's worthy suitor Gary Nethercott, Desford is in danger of making a rare mess of his affairs. Charity Girl is a wonderful romantic novel by the queen of the Regency romance , and one of the most popular historical novelists of all time.
Netflix announced that Bridgerton is its biggest series launch ever with 82 million households having watched the show in its first month.
Remember my princess Charlotte of Wales? I saw her dress in Emma's mini series! by mara sop
This Edmund Leighton art of a girl sewing is Medieval art that presents aestheticism art and Historical art as a canvas art print or giclee art print. This British art and Regency era art is for Home Décor or Wall Art and comes Gift Wrapped. It makes a perfect large print. * Super-fast processing times and express post upgrade options. * Lifetime Guarantee: 100% Fade Resistant for 200 years – All Archival Prints. * Safe for Home: Vibrant Prints, No Solvents, Non-toxic. * Eco-Friendly: 100% Pure water-based pigment ink. * Museum Approved: Archival Acid-Free Fine Art Materials. BONUS: With every print 18 inches (long side) or larger you receive: Free White Handling Gloves, Free Fine Art Bookmarks, Free Gift Wrapping, Free Shipping in, Free Protective Tube, Free Support & Advice. THINGS TO KNOW! Whether you want to give the perfect gift or make a statement about your home or workspace we have the right artwork for you! We offer customers the ability to purchase the world's highest quality art reproductions from the most famous Artist’s or Periods throughout history. All of these have been professionally restored and colour-corrected by the Centre for Arts Research. Our museum grade prints are recognised as the highest possible quality reproductions. We guarantee that all of our prints are Australian produced with the highest safety standards using genuine Canon fade-resistant water-based inks, and our materials are all made in Germany. We supply many Galleries, Museums and Artists and now we offer our catalogue direct to the public. Check out the rest of our store before you make your final purchase to take advantage of our bundle discounts. To make things easier for you, and to save you the extra costs of shipping framed artworks and the high likelihood of framed artworks being damaged in the post, we only sell unframed and un-stretched artworks rolled up and gift wrapped in hard postal tubes. We have selected all of our print sizes so they can fit to ready-made frames that you can commonly purchase online from other sellers, or even purchase locally. Our customers find this is the best result for them, as they can purchase the print knowing it will arrive safely and then later select a framing option that best matches their home’s décor. You can also leave the option to frame later whilst they enjoy the unframed print. --- PAPER TYPES --- * Pearl Photo Paper Perfect balance of shine and colour with a semi-gloss, low sheen finish. This traditional style photo paper has deep blacks and saturated colours. This paper is 310 GSM and is made in Germany to the highest standards. We only bring you the best quality. * Semi-Metallic Gloss For maximum shine & popping colours, this unique paper has a subtle semi-metallic looking base that adds a unique touch to images that demand extra attention to saturated colours such as NASA and space images. By catching this paper in the right lighting, it shines beautifully with its Iridium coating. This paper is 260 GSM and is made in Germany to the highest standards. Note: This paper contains no metal, and is only an emulation of a very subtle semi-metallic surface. * Cotton Art Paper If you are searching for a true-matte finish, this is the perfect paper. Made from 100% Italian Cotton in a traditional fourdrinier in Germany, this 310 GSM Fine Art paper is always an excellent choice. We recommend this paper if you wish to frame your artwork traditionally. * Lustre Canvas Fabric This paper is our most popular and best in class for art reproductions. If you are looking to have your reproduction look closer the original, then this is an amazing choice. Each canvas has a semi-gloss coating to give extra protection to the print and add depth the to the blacks and saturation to the colours. We recommend selecting the option with a border if you wish to later stretch it around a frame, or with no extra border if you wish to have it traditionally framed. This paper is a strong and durable cotton/polyester blend at 340 GSM, made in Germany to the highest standards. *** Some Important Information: All Prints are sold unframed including canvas which are printed on canvas fabric only (not stretched). To be on the safe side we generally ship all orders with some additional white border to give you the option to keep it or remove it yourself. Some customers purchase prints to fit to standard frame sizes, and these frame sizes sometimes require no border, or can also require extra border to fill a mat board. We can only accommodate different frame sizes if you let us know before you order. If this is the case, please specify before you order if you would like a particular sized white border that is in addition to the listed print sizes and we will try to accommodate this for you. Without any special request you may receive a standard size border from us ranging anywhere from 3mm – 50mm (or possibly no border). Please note that all images in this listing are illustrative purposes only, and the images do not indicate the size of the border you will receive or give an accurate representation of their size related to objects in the images. The images also display the print itself as being adhered to the wall, and do not display any of the prints as being mounted, framed or stretched on wood bars. Note: the option ‘Canvas’ refers only to the fabric material that the artwork is printed on. The term ‘Canvas’ does not denote the print is stretched on wood bars or framed in any way. Note: The images found in this listing are for illustrative purpose only, and only give an approximation of how prints may appear on a wall give certain customisations. The images also only show the images as prints themselves unframed, and any resemblance to these prints being framed is unintentional and should not be taken as an indication of how prints will appear on a wall framed or unframed. Best Value Guarantee: We work hard to professionally restore artworks and images, making sure they are historically true to the original. Prints are sent rolled up in a packing tube and can expand or shrink slightly based on humidity levels. Prints sent rolled up will also require sometime to flatten out. Please use the provided gloves and be very careful after receiving the prints as they can scratch easily if you touch the printed surface. As mentioned already, please specify if you would like a particular size white border in addition to your print, otherwise you may receive no white border, or you may receive a standard size border from us ranging anywhere from 3mm – 50mm. All pictures in this listing are for illustrative purposes only and do not intend to indicate any additional services or features being sold that is not contained in this description or item specifics. Australian Owned & Made: Since we operated our first retail outlet in 2008 we have been proudly Australian made and owned. We pride ourselves in selling eco-friendly sustainable products to help protect our beautiful environment for future generations. We are trusted by hundreds of artists around Australia and Internationally as their only source for reliable fine art prints. We make sure that our prints are safe for the home and do not use any toxic-solvent products that are widely found in the printing industry. Our prints are not only found in thousands of homes across Australia but are found in major Australian museums and galleries. About Us: We are a team of passionate artists & technicians dedicated to the goal of producing the highest quality and most competitively priced Fine Art Prints in the world. With over 15 years’ experience selling Fine Art Giclee Prints to the top Galleries, Museums and leading artists, we are now selling the world's highest quality art prints here at wholesale prices. Our customers enjoy the free benefit of all our reproductions being compliant with Australia's and US copyright laws. All images & prints are appropriations of the original artist's work and/or appropriation of the photograph of that artwork (photographs which are slavish reproductions of the original painting). We retouch each image to include edits that the Centre for Arts Research feel best represent the true vision of the artist and in doing so professionally adjust the image in a way that it becomes our own original appropriated artwork. This involves remastering & restoration techniques that include sharpness, colour correction, scratch removal, distortion removal, cropping, colour adjustment, spot removal, tonal adjustment, and hue/saturation adjustments. Have Questions? Want To Customise? We care about your needs! Feel free to contact us any time if you need any help. If you want prints in a different size, aspect ratio, border size, extra width for canvas stretching, bleed or any other customisation feel free to ask us any time. We can also arrange discounts for large orders or even express shipping if you need your prints in a rush for a special occasion. Prints as Gifts: Our customers purchase prints for a wide variety of reasons. The most common is for gifts to others. Some ideas you may consider when buying prints could include: Gift for Mum, Gift for Dad, Kids Print, Baby Print, Gift for Boyfriend, Gift for Girlfriend, Gift for Wife, Gift for Husband, Gift for Teacher, Gift for her or Gift for Him. Places for Prints: When looking for prints our customers have several locations in mind for where to display their prints. This includes Wall Art, House Décor, Nursery Decor, Apartment Decor, Home Decor, Girls Room Decor, Boys Room Decor, Dining Room Print, Living Room Print, Bedroom Print, Renovation Print, Decoration Print, Boys Room Print, Girls Room Print and Bedroom Décor. Special Occasions for Gift Wrapping: There are many special occasions when our customers like to purchase prints. It is for this reason all our prints come gift wrapped. Some ideas we may recommend for special occasions include: Mother’s Day Print, Father’s Day Print, Wedding Gift Pr
