18th century patterns

You all — especially our Patreon supporters, whose requests we take very seriously! — have been asking for an in-depth review of The Duchess (2008) for a while now, but I’ll admit to being overwhel…

Every once in awhile I do some handiwork that I'm then very proud of later, and always glad I took on. Last time, it was an embroidered 18th century pocket, and this time it shall be an embroidered 18th century stomacher, to go with my

In preparation for making your Simplicity 8162 18th c. stays, you may wish to re-draw the boning pattern. The pattern comes with an accurate layout for half-boned stays. If you would like to deviate from this, perhaps to add more support or change to a fully

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White cotton embroidered with polychrome silk and gilt-silver yarns in vining floral motif. Two side panels lace with gilt-silver lacing over center panel; four flaring tabs at base; gilt-silver galloon trim. 6 linen tabs and 2 linen ties at sides. Linen lining.

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Dutch chintz-jacket 1770/1790

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Pattern: Self Drafted "Gabriella" jacket Fabrics: 100% cotton, all parts. Measurements: Chest: 35/36" Waist: 29/30" Hip: Free Hem: 39" Front, 42" Back (bumroll or rump) Back Width: 14" max Bicep: 13.5" max Summary A 3rd quarter 18th century Caraco jacket with comperes panel front closure and silk covered buttons. The jacket is fully edge trimmed with narrow box pleats that use the stripe print of the cotton. I stitched all the trim down by hand. The buttonholes are also hand worked, and the…

Curving branches with flowers and buds.

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Printed Floral Textile | France | 1700s Date: 18th century Culture: French Medium: Cotton Dimensions: L. 62 1/2 x W. 26 1/4 inches (loom width) 158.8 x 66.7 cm Classification: Text...

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Cornice

Found in a medieval property that was at one time home to a Surrey school, there is a clear French influence in this paper. The floral trellis pattern is undoubtedly inspired by textile design; printed linen and fustian fabrics in this style became very popular during the mid 18th Century. #VintagePatternLove #RetroInspiration #NostalgicDesigns #ThrowbackTextures