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This is my second post on similar topic and im so sorry for that. 70-80s were always something i didn't really enjoy, but it seems that my frontal lobe developed and i have need to have at least one or two dresses. Only problem is the bustle! I don't mind being different with my clothes since i already dress in edwardian fashion, and im not only one to do it in my uny but full bustle would be too much even for me. Any idea how to make dress like this with minimum of the bustle? I saw that some 80s dresses looks like they almost have none. Amy recommendations what to do to in the same time stay in some historical accuracy (not fully of course).

I don’t think this one is on the internet. Does anyone know how to add it to the archives or where to add it for the public to use as a source 💕 it’s the entire magazine I think

Saw this gorgeous dress and thought some people here might enjoy it too!

Based on a book of woodcuts from master Koebel. Aiming for 1530s-1550s. The wams being wool and not leather is somewhat debatable, but not an inaccuracy in my opinion.

The fabric is a well felted light melton.

Hello! About a month ago I sent out a post asking about this beautiful renaissance dress and I got a lot of helpful responses! After doing a little research I was curious about using a website like the sewist? They let you pick different options to make a pattern. If I tried to replicate it on the sewist, what would you recommend! I added a picture and description of what I tested to make a pattern for the blue dress. I have no sleeves because I think it would be a chemise I would add separately. Any and all comments are super appreciated! I also have the McCall's M7763 pattern if anyone thinks that will help! I am planning on using a velvet/curtain type fabric for the blue. Thank you again for being such an awesome community! The Sewist Website to make Patterns!

Linen chemise, wool double twill kirtle with three gores, reversible diamond woven pin-on wool sleeves (blue and red)

Ignore my ballet flats and my inability to secure a veil properly 😅

I’m very proud of the range of motion I was able to achieve!

I wore my dress without all the extras on public transport, in the grocery store, at the train ticket office 😂 But no one really gave me a second glance, so maybe it’s time to bring back 1400s fashion

Slooowly assembling two outfits for Bath this September.

[Masc look](https://www.reddit.com/r/HistoricalCostuming/comments/1owyt25/faking\_thrifting\_mascleaning\_regency\_help/) is now complete save for a hat (which I hope a youngster may squeak past without).

I'm putting off starting my dress by thinking about accessories - this vintage coral necklace was right in my eyeline in Oxfam this morning and I fell on it like a vulture. Big tick in the spreadsheet!

I bought these vintage leather shoes. They are pretty simple with a slight heel, pointed toe and a a bow. I'm just wondering if they'll pass as I didn't want to buy anything super expensive since I just can't afford that for the shoes, especially when ballet flats seemed ok.

Should I add laces to them or are they ok as is? Should I try to cover the metal part of the bow detail?

Photos from the Tudor Takeover living history even at the Royal Naval College, Greenwich.

Hey y'all,

How much positive ease should I be adding for my regency era trousers? A few inches, more? (I would prefer it to be on the side of more ease, but I don't want to go overboard). For reference, I'm looking at the pattern drafting instructions for trousers in this book: https://archive.org/details/tailorlondon00londrich/page/70/mode/2up
The pattern instructions & plates are on pages 70-74. I'm just not sure how much ease to put into it since I don't think they mention anything about that, only giving measurements. (I'm doing a more standard style by the way, not ones with pleats or gathers in). I don't like anything tight on my legs, the only area where I want it tight is the waist. But again, I don't want to drown in a sea of fabric.

Thanks!

This is my husbands great-grandmother wearing his great great grandmothers dress. Included is a piece of the fabric from that dress. Thought you all might appreciate this 😊

I've made this medieval gown I'm adding rabbit trim to. I've sewn some on the cuffs but the way I did that wouldn't work for the areas I've marked here. All guides I've found online have been for faux fur. Can anyone give me some insight? I'm mostly unsure on how to make it stay flat. Should I add small stitches all the way round or sew it the whole way round? I ofc want it to look as clean as possible. Most of the rabbit furs I have are relatively thick compared to the usual. I'm hand sewing.