 Truly Victorian TV494 Shirtwaists (1894) is a sewing pattern for a blouse with large puff sleeves as worn in the period: Bell Epoque 1890-1900. The sewing pattern is published by 'Truly Victorian', a sewing pattern designer who mainly focuses on Victorian style clothing. Truly Victorian TV 494 The sewing pattern is a multi-size sewing pattern; you can make it in sizes A to N. These letters represent the size of the chest and waist. The sewing pattern does not come in the envelope as with the well-known other brands, but is issued in A-4 format and is packed in a plastic sleeve. It contains the large radar sheet in all sizes and an explanation and introduction published on four A-4 papers. The shirtwaist A shirtwaist is actually nothing more than a blouse. Shirtwaists used to be worn mainly in the summer, had no bones and were unlined. They were made from light, soft cotton. Shirtwaists were worn in the skirt or over the skirt and were both chic and everyday (work) clothing.  Sewing level: The sewing pattern does not mention any advice regarding the sewing level you need to make this blouse. We think that a beginner will succeed, with maybe a little bit of help in case the sleeves and making buttonholes are too difficult. It is not a difficult design to make. Recommended fabrics: The fabric recommendation is hard to find on the sewing pattern, but in the end we find it on the first page at the very bottom. Suggested fabrics: "Lawn, batiste, muslin, silk, seersucker, or other light weight fabrics." Notions: you only need buttons and half a meter of mesh or interfacing for the inner top of the puff sleeves. It is strongly advised to first make the blouse as a sample, for example from muslin. The fabric is not stretchy, therefore it is important to pick the right size to make sure the blouse fits nicely.  Pros:
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Conclusion: We think Truly Victorian TV494 Shirtwaist is a nice sewing pattern and we enjoyed making the blouse. The blouse is ideal for Cosplay, LARP or Fantasy. But also to learn how to make puff sleeves and make clothes festive or 'upcycle' a blouse. The sewing pattern provides great explanation and is not difficult to make.
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The right tool for the job And that is especially true if sewing is your hobby. You are nowhere without a needle and thread. But you can build your collection of tools slowly and wisely. You don't need everything at once. Perhaps a tool is mentioned that you did not know yet ... "When you learn how to sew, it's hard to decide what tools to buy. In this video, I will share the sewing tools you need to start sewing, what they are used for and also some advanced tools I use in my studio. Tools mentioned in the video:
Many thanks fot the video BaudekinStudio !  'Never underestimate the power of a woman with a sewing machine' 'I sew therefore I am' 'Beautiful things come together, one stitch at a time' 'I am not gonna buy that, I can make it !' 'Stash happens' 'I sew. What's your superpower?' 'Sewing, Coffee, Chocolates' 'Keep calm and stitch on' 'Sewing all day long' “I am certain that a Sewing Machine would relieve as much human suffering as a hundred Lunatic Asylums, and possibly a good deal more.” ― Margaret Atwood, Alias Grace “When pockets were first added to women’s clothing in 1913, a Paris reporter wrote, “It’s all over with men’s superiority over women.” Pockets are indeed indispensable, and they come in two types: patch and set-in” ― Claire B. Shaeffer, Sew Any Set-In Pocket  |
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