tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post2524778337749813048..comments2024-03-29T04:19:27.038-05:00Comments on Flashback Summer: My First ChemiseEmileigh http://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-30480430204353737052015-09-15T09:28:39.835-05:002015-09-15T09:28:39.835-05:00Looks like you are off to a very good start Emilei...Looks like you are off to a very good start Emileigh! I can't wait to see how the rest of your project pans out.<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />Brigid<br />the Middle Sister and SingerThe Boyer Sistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08954031354687928264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-83289790049239249792015-09-07T00:02:05.739-05:002015-09-07T00:02:05.739-05:00Absolutely lovely! The garnet hued ribbon is such ...Absolutely lovely! The garnet hued ribbon is such a sweet, eye-catching touch.<br /><br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-75073273230796823072015-09-05T15:37:10.370-05:002015-09-05T15:37:10.370-05:00You might find this website helpful.http://www.the...You might find this website helpful.http://www.thesewingacademy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/2010Fit.pdf Lots of great stuff for 1850s-60s costuming. If I read the fitting portion correctly, the armscye opening is only an inch wider than your measurement. <br /><br />regards,<br />TheresaTheresa in Mèridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17217945138741786373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-48265005986069258602015-09-05T14:08:20.817-05:002015-09-05T14:08:20.817-05:00I think it's great that you are starting from ...I think it's great that you are starting from the inside out. Having the proper foundations really makes a difference on how stuff fits. Even if your corset doesn't reduce your waist, it totally changes how the clothes look. It also makes a difference in how you carry yourself. (fyi: shoes and stockings on before your corset).<br /><br />As to the armscye being too tight, if memory serves, they are supposed to be tighter than on modern garments.We used to do Dickens' Fair (and they had us use 1850-60s styles) I remember making a ball gown for one of my girls when she was a teen. She wanted me to use a period pattern, then she was upset because she couldn't lift her arms like she wanted to (I cheated and added lycra gussets because she was also doing some bits on stage and needed to make big gestures).<br />regards,<br />TheresaTheresa in Mèridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17217945138741786373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-49388699733964694992015-09-04T11:36:49.748-05:002015-09-04T11:36:49.748-05:00It is really interesting to follow your historical...It is really interesting to follow your historical costume journey. This chemise looks like a great start to me.Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-45820111943683845282015-09-03T15:09:05.887-05:002015-09-03T15:09:05.887-05:00That's true! The corset is scaring me a littl...That's true! The corset is scaring me a little bit, too. I've done LOTS of research though, so that should help!Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-55044005656238209972015-09-03T07:24:09.861-05:002015-09-03T07:24:09.861-05:00Bawahahah! Yes, explaining historical clothing, pa...Bawahahah! Yes, explaining historical clothing, particularly underwear, to people is always interesting. :)vintagevisions27https://www.blogger.com/profile/16769861744181538664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-57309987630864018332015-09-03T03:09:55.684-05:002015-09-03T03:09:55.684-05:00What fun to follow your start to the journey! The ...What fun to follow your start to the journey! The chemise is lovely:) I'm taking the historical plunge, too, but have the hardest time figuring out what era to go for.... I am leaning against the natural form to late bustle era, but frankly, as soon as an image from some other time period shows up, I've changed my mind twice or more. I guess underwear from 1870-90 didn't differ THAT much, so I'll be safe with some Victorian chemise/drawer combo:) The real nail-biting starts when it's time to tackle the corset!PinhousePlaymatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116223260537085062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-46655348956374086622015-09-02T20:57:28.984-05:002015-09-02T20:57:28.984-05:00Looks amazing! Well done!
I totally love historic...Looks amazing! Well done!<br />I totally love historical undies. I may possibly wear them as nighties sometimes. Just 'cause ;) Not often enough, though!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474033571158410724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-44335145953238807162015-09-02T13:17:05.434-05:002015-09-02T13:17:05.434-05:00Wow! How beautiful. Good job. :)Wow! How beautiful. Good job. :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02583524755306491510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-49338225423571528352015-09-02T10:01:08.011-05:002015-09-02T10:01:08.011-05:00Oooo, that's really good advice! I tried to f...Oooo, that's really good advice! I tried to find the lightest weight cotton my Joann store had, but I'm still afraid it will be too bulky. I'll try it and reduce it if I need to.<br />I AM going to make the split drawers next! Speaking of sexy…. I keep having to explain to people what I'm sewing, and it's always a funny conversation. "I'm making Victorian underwear, and next up is a nice pair of split drawers. Don't ask."Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-36383228355975982862015-09-02T09:19:42.263-05:002015-09-02T09:19:42.263-05:00Gorgeous!! I love it! My chemise isn't half th...Gorgeous!! I love it! My chemise isn't half this fancy!! :) Congratulations on your excursion into historical sewing! It is so much fun. Estherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235395280071814298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-90279427902355183582015-09-02T07:43:02.344-05:002015-09-02T07:43:02.344-05:00Yay! Under things are a great place to start. And ...Yay! Under things are a great place to start. And you can never have too many of them so they are always great little projects.Stephanie Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04210449948990020456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-15916223508695455172015-09-02T07:38:57.842-05:002015-09-02T07:38:57.842-05:00Something else I just thought of. When I made my f...Something else I just thought of. When I made my first chemise and corset, years ago, I found that the chemise seemed really bulky underneath the corset. I altered the chemise so that the bust/waist was only a few inches bigger then my actual measurements and that helped reduce the bulk. I didn't use a historical pattern which I think was the biggest part of my problem, plus it was made using an old sheet not the beautiful lightweight cotton you see in originals, but thought I would mention it. :) It was certainly a learning project! <br />I have two original chemises with some lovely details. I think I might pull those out to use for my next Behind the Seams post!<br /><br />Are you going to make split drawers next? They take a little getting use to but are super comfy and oh so practical! (Especially when attending events in historical clothing and the only bathrooms are little blue houses :P )<br />-Emilyvintagevisions27https://www.blogger.com/profile/16769861744181538664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-18709959641951255562015-09-02T07:22:41.312-05:002015-09-02T07:22:41.312-05:00You are off to a great start! Hooray!! And yes, wh...You are off to a great start! Hooray!! And yes, when it comes to historical clothing starting from the inside/most under layer out makes the most sense. No matter what era a historical gown will not fit or look right without the correct underpinnings. And you know what's great about the chemise? You can wear it as a nightgown to sleep in! :) <br />Before you start making your corset check out the free articles on the page Foundations Revealed. http://www.foundationsrevealed.com/ there is an article about drafting your own corset with fitting tips. <br />-Emilyvintagevisions27https://www.blogger.com/profile/16769861744181538664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-37955996477490311932015-09-02T06:35:53.010-05:002015-09-02T06:35:53.010-05:00So cute! I want to try! (Also, oh, so scandalous. ...So cute! I want to try! (Also, oh, so scandalous. :P )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-54868589970401547322015-09-02T02:04:36.995-05:002015-09-02T02:04:36.995-05:00What a great idea to work inside out, that way whe...What a great idea to work inside out, that way when you get to doing the outer layer you've got a lot of practice in!Gussetsandgodetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16259829652480304431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-9703355127901317972015-09-01T23:21:50.245-05:002015-09-01T23:21:50.245-05:00Beautiful! I wish these would come back into fashi...Beautiful! I wish these would come back into fashion, they are so elegant and look very comfortable. I'm not a fan of how "sexy" modern sleepwear is and all of the satin fabrics it comes in.Harlow Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10056854974745972300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-31823564498429814302015-09-01T23:03:11.049-05:002015-09-01T23:03:11.049-05:00This is a really good start. It looks like the sor...This is a really good start. It looks like the sort of pattern that could also make a nice summer nightgownKaitlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620893870770998871noreply@blogger.com