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All machine sewing was done on a Baby Lock Soprano!
In particular, I
I am in fact a Baby Lock Ambassador and these are the machines I use: @Baby Lock Sewing Machines
Embroidery Machine: Venture: https://babylock.com/machines/multi-needle-embroidery/venture
Sewing Machine: Soprano: https://babylock.com/machines/sewing/soprano
Serger: Victory: https://babylock.com/machines/serger/victory
Digitizing Software: Palette 11: https://babylock.com/accessories/software/palette-11-embroidery-software
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In this video, I talked about the making of an 1895 gown, along with the history of the "puffed sleeve", as mentioned in the famous book Anne of Green Gables by L M Montgomery. I discuss the evolution and phasing out of the puffed sleeve, and also what I use to make my dresses so puffy!
The photography is Lindsey Hinderer (who I did the photoshoot with)
https://lindseyhinderer.com/gallery
The other photos with my family are from a costumed family photoshoot I did with Heather Hackney in Chicago.
https://heatherhackney.com/
The materials I used are as such:
I used an Ageless pagttern - in particular #2159
https://www.agelesspatterns.com/
https://www.agelesspatterns.com/images/2159.gif
The sleeve supports are from:
https://theboudoirkey.com/products/sleeve-supports-for-the-1830s-and-1890s
The flared skirt for hip darts I got from:
https://wearinghistorypatterns.com/products/e-pattern-1900-five-gored-skirt-pattern-with-double-pleated-back?srsltid=AfmBOopv3VJ3S7dzWaWH7w9irWfFzoPfTcRX5qi8vNVfttPFHSYymsbb
The fabric is from:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1214707077/art-nouveau-carmine-red-thick-chenille
The zipper is from:
https://www.moodfabrics.com/mood-exclusive-italian-navy-and-gold-t8-closed-end-metal-zipper-9-326575
Tarlatan
https://shop.takachpress.com/tarlatan-regular-yard/
The ribbons are from an Etsy shop called French Kiss Ribbons
You can see more about my ball at
www.salonsocietyofchicago.com
What I'm wearing today:
Dress from linennaive.com (Use Code Sewstine for 10% off!)
Other tools (Affiliate links where available)
My favorite chalk pen: https://amzn.to/3zURGrP
American Duchess book: https://amzn.to/3CQhS7f
Cut of Women's Clothes: https://amzn.to/3EQTswp
Simflex Sewing Gauge: https://amzn.to/3geL8ul
Clover Button Hole Cutter https://amzn.to/36K0TpZ
Clover Tapered Awl https://amzn.to/3tP7989
Extremely large (40"x60") cutting mat - https://amzn.to/37GZYG4
The incredible pin dish that I use thanks to @Costuming Drama - https://amzn.to/3mMgcUT
Hot Fix Tool: https://amzn.to/3TTCQh8
Ruler - https://amzn.to/32YNIiV
Favorite Needles for hand sewing: Tulip Sewing Needles - size 8-10
Favorite Thread for sewing:
https://www.superiorthreads.com/threa...
Source for Shoes: Americanduchess.com who has their own channel: @American Duchess
Favorite Thimbles from: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NSMCreativeCorner
Wall mural from Limitless walls
Me in different realms:
Blog: http://www.Sewstine.com
Shop: http://sewstine.etsy.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sewstine/
Other site: http://www.sewstineart.com/
This video is sponsored by Craftsy
Music from ArtList