Orenda Sewing list

May 18, 2016 19:58

For Orenda (Victorian larp with steampunk twist) I "need" to extend my wardrobe. For now it consists of ( Read more... )

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steelweaver May 20 2016, 12:41:09 UTC
Woo metablankie! The sheep knitted from wool made by sheep!

- There are some stories about early bras being made of handkerchiefs and ribbon. You could chop a hankie in half diagonally to make two cups if you overlap the thin points at the center front and maybe have some gathering or darts below the bust. I also have a vintage-inspired bra pattern if you need a bit more of an idea how woven cups and straps could work. There's a 1910's patent drawing circulating the internet, but that's more like a backless camisole.

- For hats, you could check out more practical wear on explorer types, children and sportswomen. You can leaf through a couple of years of De Gracieuse if you want to have a Dutch source. From what I've seen so far, a big flat ready made straw hat is a viable option.

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