Edwardian skirt pattern

I just, yesterday, decided to do a victorian walking skirt. Not that I do any reenactment, I just want one to wear for work or something. I plan to get some nice strong wool, once I have the pattern as I want it. Critiques and comments and helpful hints are more than welcome. 1. because I spent an…

As part of a planned costume, I want to make an Edwardian style divided skirt. These skirts, along with bloomers, became popular in the late 19th century and early 20th century as women began to pa…

A skirt pattern, with examples of what NOT to let happen when drafting and fitting skirts! With short discussion on the topic. Multiple pages so please mind page numbers (tumblr likes scrambling them...

This is about sewing the Folkwear pattern 209 Walking Skirt. In the mean time, I'm looking for accounts of other people making this skirt so I can read about what it's like.

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PDF Sewing Patterns for Women from 1860-1910

As the time ran away into the days between christmas and the new year, I needed to whip something up for the final HSF challenge this year, nr 26: Celebrate. Between the christmas and a up-coming m…

‘ I am sure she was well dressed […] for I cannot remember what she had on.’ (Household Companion, 1909) Edwardian women were advised not to neglect the importance of dress: ‘Suit your dresses to the occasions upon which they are to be used’ (Household Companion, 1909). ‘A trailing gown of velvet and lace is … Continue reading How To Dress In The Edwardian Era →