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Does anyone know what type of silk would best reproduce the drape/ruffles from the sleeves and collar?

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Is there any shirt like this in pattern form? I need this in my life!

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My next big project. would love input!

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Does anyone know the technical term for what the piece of headwear is in this portrait? It's by Petrus Christus.

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I'm trying my hand at making (fashion) stays! this is just a mock up made with scraps and I only had a few peices of boning so it's not great AT ALL but I'm really confident that the next pair will be good as I'll have at the correct things! can anyone recommend some cheap boning?

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What kind of closure would this kind of necklace have? Bow, clasps?

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my haul from Fabrics-store.com. I'm making a colonial outfit.

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How about a hat I made, inspired by the late 1800s, early 1900s fashions? Still need to get a long hat pin to go through the bun for my hair to hold it in place

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I NEED to make this hat. Has anyone seen this..whatever it is before? Does it have a name?

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Hand Sewn Green Leather Gloves

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[I made] 19th century boots. Footwear is costuming too right?!

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How would/should I go about making a skirt like this? I love how it’s “wavy” for lack of a better term. How would I achieve this? (I’m a total beginner, so, sorry!)

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Sewing corset or undergarments first?

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Would this pass for 18th century dress?

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Historical accuracy of the overall outfit aside, what would be the most period-appropriate fabric to print this black and green pattern on and use for Sherlock's waistcoat (on the left; 1880s/90s)?

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Does anyone know what type of leaves are on the pink lady’s hat? I want to recreate the look.

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Last week I posted about my cursed television satire costume idea. Well here it is, poorly drawn, cursed, and stuffed with poorly matched trends. I hope you hate it as much as I do.

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Received my TreadleTreasures corset today!

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Any guesses on when this photo was taken based on their clothes? (Western Germany)

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Please don't crucify me if this isn't 100% historically accurate. This was the first dress I EVER made. It has its flaws, but I'm proud of it.

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my first of many (hopefully) historical unicycle costumes.

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Is this possible? Context below [REGENCY ERA]

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My attempt at a late Victorian look

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Finally finished (for now) a design based of an 1894 gown!

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Not a costume, but I found my great grandmother's wedding dress (~1925)

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Hello everyone, I'm new here and today I'm sharing with you all the costume I've done one year ago based on civil war patterns.

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Early Edo period (1630s) lower class men’s clothing resources

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The clothing of the Bronze-Age teenager called Egtved Girl, has been dated to 1370 BC, almost 4000 years ago, National Museum of Denmark.

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Do I need to let the fabric hang before I put the tucks in?

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What period(s) does the Burger King mascot draw from?

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Keeping Up Historical Stockings

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Tips for 1890's hairstyle that won't bruise the top of my head?

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does anyone there know the name of this piece in the shoulders? it seems many games really like it, but i can't find much evidence of historical use

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could anyone tell me what the headpiece Mrs. Anne Hathaway Shakespeare is wearing in this photo is called?

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What kind of underpinnings would be best to achieve this shape?

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1490's Venetian out of an old Sari

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Our first Jane Austen Ball!

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Is there a name for this style of skirt? Or pattern rec?

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I’ve always wanted to remake this dress. Does anyone know how I would go about making the sleeves and the tabs? I can’t find a pattern to base it off so I’d probably have to go about doing it myself. The sleeves seem to be two pieces?

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First attempt at a late 15th/early 16th century Italian gamurra! 😁

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AMERICAN DUCHESS ARE COMING TO EUROPE!

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The Purpose of Boning

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Hollywood western heroes compared to their historical counterparts [John Severin]

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My burgundian gown! Next goal is to make a truncated henin to go with the outfit. CCW :)

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Finally finished my 16th century linen smocked apron! It is 100% hand sewn which I’m proud of myself for. There are some mistakes, but overall I like how it turned out.

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hello, I was redirected here from film fashion. does anyone know where I'd be able to find a dress like Lydia's from The Others? or any information about the style to help my search.

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Is this type of cotton fabric too thin for an 18th century gown?

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1760-1770s fully boned stays.

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Patterns for clothing like this?

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My first shirt I made with an old bed sheet.

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Join me in chewing my fingernails down to the elbow? I will know tomorrow if I suck at ice dying the fabric for my stays.

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sorry if this isn’t the right place to post this, but i just got a pattern i’ve wanted for a bit, and was wondering specifically what period/year it’s closest too so i can make everything accurate :]

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Edwardian Undergarments and Corset Pattern Truly Victorian TVE01 and TVE02

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What era is this ? (more info in comments)

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Made it to a Victorian Christmas Party this year!

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I have settled for the Black Silk Buttons. And now that I got more its visible that they pop nicely but are not offensive. They have a bit of an polished obsidian look to them which I really like.

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Can anyone help me date this fashion plate?

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Pattern drafting for a waistcoat?

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Pattern help? More info in comments.

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My Little Girl in 16th Century Kirtle & Shirt

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Fashion plate from Godey’s Lady’s Book, 1865. Looking for specifics on the dress of the woman in the center, see comments!

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Does anyone know what this head covering is called?

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Would this have been an actual type of chaperon worn in the 1490's? (Ecce Homo by Hieronymus Bosch)

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My first attempt at stays! Can't wait to make another one!

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Question about Elizabethan fabric - is this just fine lace over her shoulders or something sheer like an organza? I know the collar is lace.

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When I saw the painting on Pinterest, I immediately thought of Bjork’s infamous swan dress. I put them together (added the joke) and thought you guys would enjoy the coincidence as well.

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Going for Shakespearean Era kit. Would love suggestions on how to improve. *mask not usually apart of it*

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1850's (ish) Pioneer Outfit

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Is there any way to fix the oversized hole? My thread ripper slipped when carving out the inner hole 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

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Does anyone know what kind of dress this is?

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I'm curious, just based on hair style/the dress alone, about what date would you place this photo having been taken?

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Would this pass as a 1780s-1790s gown print?

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How do I make the fluffy neckline on this chemise a la reine? I know how to sew the rest of the a la reine, but I’m not too sure how to sew the neckline. Do you buy a separate part for the gown to sew on?

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When do you think this dress was made?

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If anyone cares for the tea.. Some creators are upset about the lack of diversity in the Foundation Revealed finalists.

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I'm wanting to recreate the cast member uniform does anyone know what the coat is called? If you know a free pattern can you also put link for me thanks

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1890 skirt patern research

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Completely hand-stitched mid-18th century stays

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Does anyone know what specific decade inspired these stays by Cottagecorewear? I know they’re 18th century and they’re not completely accurate, but I’d love a pattern suggestion to make something similar.

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does anyone know where i can find patterns for (mid to) late 1890s bodices?

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First attempt at a Viking dress, got it made in less than a week for Viking Fest last year. Wore it under a heavy deerskin cloak I'd made the year before, though the cloak is not technically historically accurate. This is by far the most comfortable garment I own.

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First time working with leather, one Birka pouch...without all the trimmings. Pretty pleased with the result, considering I had no leather tools, just a scissor, a nail, on hammer, a needle and one pair of worn-out leather boots. And of course YouTube. I guess there were newbies back then too.

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For those with experience in the 1860's, is that the right shape?

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I'm looking for a drawing of funny medieval dresses (I think German), there were 3 or 4 ladies in weird dresses but the one I remember most was this comically large burrito dress. This is what I remember it being like. Can anyone help me find it? I can't track it back down for the life of me.

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1890s Chemise

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Pink Silk Edwardian Corset

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What are these purses called?

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Custom Elizabethan kirtle (I am unreasonably proud of this, turned out in 5 days from pattern drafting to shipping)

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When and where would this be worn? How accurate is it? Anything specific to wear over it?

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Finally got around to making myself a 14th century bycocket from a wool hat blank I ordered online.

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Working on a “modernized” 18th Century petti-coat. Decided my pocket slit needed some decoration.

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Late 17th century Baroque French Marquis on campaign. Finally got proper leather heels to complete the outfit.

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My first attempt at needle tatting. Over this week I've been trying different forms of lace - needle lace, bobbin lace, shuttle tatting and needle tatting. My intention is to now try patterns from Mrs beetons book of needle work.

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Have never seen a hat like this. Anyone have any insights about it?

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What is the name of this cloak/blanket thing?

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My gown for Carnivale based loosely off of American Girl Felicity's Christmas Gown

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How do I do sleeves like this?

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Please help me understand and find a pattern like this - 1917

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How can I make this belt/seam?

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This is my great grandma. Can anybody here help date the photo based on her clothes. She was born in 1889, to the best of my knowledge. She looks to be in her 20s here is the clothing consistent with 1910-1920?

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Someone suggested I ask the hoop skirt experts! Looking for ready-to-buy over-hoop petticoats to negate the lampshade effect here. Thank you so much for any advice!

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Portrait of a mother with her four daughters c. 1910 Taken at the Michel Van Loo Studio in Ghent, Belgium. So interesting to see their dresses and all the small details.

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Newly finished Regency bonnet! I'm so proud of it! The whole thing is hand sewn. I'll post photos of it worn when the whole ensemble is done. Info in comments.

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Since the Bocksten Man is getting love on here, here's me in my tunic and cloak based on his.

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Okay. I envy ANYONE who can make nice buttonholes. They are so hard! Sincerely, a beginner

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Just finished this necklace using almost every type of green stone I have! What style would you say this is? I’ve been referring to my pieces as Victorian/ Georgian style but the more I look into it, the less I feel that it’s accurate. (Details in necklace in comments)

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Inspiring historical photographs for impressions - 1867

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Need help describing outfit

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1898 women’s waistcoat

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George Washington a Surveyor Impression (circa 1740s)

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Finished the side hems of my 18th century apron. I’m using a beautiful b&t linen as well as their sew along.

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WWI Signal Corps Lt.

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Could anyone help me date these shoes? I’m looking for 1840s costume pieces and these are the only ones that looked sort of close on american duchess

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Is this history accurate in anyway? Regency era

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Redthreaded 1780s Stays (Seam question in comments.)

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A lineup of some of a few my smaller necklaces, though definitely not simpler to make! Thanks to everyone here who helped me realize that my style is closest to Art Nouveau! (Details on the pieces in comments!)

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My first 18th century costume that I’ve made all myself! (Besides the stays, but soon)

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Just finished making this wire necklace heavily inspired by an early 1800s necklace from the Victoria and Albert museum. (More info in comments)

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Corded petticoat is now complete! Self drafted based off extant garments and other reproductions. It took ENTIRELY too long but I love it.

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1940s pinafore, self drafted based on pattern envelope art

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I was gifted this beautiful yellow linen, what should I make with it?

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Fabric recommendations???

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what are these called?

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My regency costume so far! Nowhere near done, but most of the sewing is done. This project, including undergarments, was entirely handsewn.

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I made a regency dress and spencer to go see Emma. Had to make a Target run first 😂 details in comments!

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Resources to make Daisy's tea dress from The Great Gatsby?

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One last summer look before it’s fall!

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A piece I drew based on a fashion history picture, but I can’t remember what era it was from, could anyone help? ^^

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My colonial-esque (roughly 1750s-1770s) outfit I have finally finished!

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Is this a soldier or just a kid holding a musket?

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A regency gown I made for Costume College!

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What does a lady wear underneath an Edwardian Lawn Dress? And where can I buy said stuff?

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Reproduction Ballgown

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How do I make this blouse?

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A c.1805 dress I made for the Jane Austen Festival in Bath

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Question in the original post comments about the year. Can anyone help?

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A better look at my waistcoat

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just curious if the costuming in a discovery of witches is accurate? it's supposed to be 1590's london. i don't know much, but did notice the handmade lace on her collar!

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I got the perfect gift for Christmas! When I'm done with the project I'm working on I'll try to make one directly from this book!

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How historically accurate is this cotton fabric for late 18th century? I’m interested in others’ opinions, but I will still make a shortgown out of it by handsewing and using B&T sewalong. I just love it.

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