 In the realm of fashion history, few garments are as iconic and instantly recognizable as the ruff. This intricate and ornate collar, popularized during the Renaissance, has transcended centuries to remain a symbol of elegance and sophistication. While the ruff has evolved significantly over time, its timeless charm endures. In this blog post, we'll delve into the rich history of the ruff and explore the art of crafting one yourself.
For a detailed tutorial on creating your own ruff, be sure to visit this Dutch blog: DIY Molensteenkraag: How to Make a Ruff.  So, suddenly there is a new trend: Barbie. Isn't that a joke? Well no, not a joke, because the film is a great success worldwide in other countries. And yes, that's where the whole marketing circus starts. And you can count on it that this will manifest itself especially in the fashion world, the fabrics and the sewing patterns. Is that bad? Well... if you like it, of course not. There are also elements that are fun to pick up, such as wearing hats, accessories and cheerful colors.
In this blog: who is Barbie, and why all the popularity?  How to make a Medieval corset? It's less difficult than you think. In our Dutch blog an extensive description of the sewing pattern Simplicity 8162 and sewing instructions for a Medieval corset. We also tell you all about Medieval corsets. Their function, colors, the materials and especially the fact that it was mainly worn over the clothes. In addition, many photos and the result. The blog is only available in the Dutch language, but we hope it is good enough to understand. The pictures already contain a lot of information and Google translations might help you with the text.   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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