September 23, 2014

1810s Working Class Separates

With a couple of options now in the Regency wardrobe, I'm calling the 1810s working class separates project complete!  (You can view the in progress posts here: Part I and Part II.)



Inside Out Sequence: All photographs courteous of sister - thanks a ton!


First layer: striped stockings, 1850s chemise & corset. 


Second layer: petticoat.


Third layer: bodiced petticoat. 


Fourth Layer: kerchief & blue striped short gown.


Alternate Fourth Layer: kercheif & golden print short gown.


Fifth Layer: cross-over strap apron.  (Note: bib aprons do not look great with short gowns, opt for a half apron instead.)


Completed Project Shots:

"Some people are your relatives but others are your ancestors, and you choose the ones you want to have as ancestors. You create yourself out of those values" ~Ralph Ellison





Showing off my Fugawee "Rose" Boots, which still look good
after an entire season of wear & tear!

Project Review

Year: 1800-1810

Pattern:  GCM&V short gown pattern, Regency apron directions

Material: cotton muslin, 100% linen, checked homespun, reproduction cottons

Cost: Did not keep track of total expenses - 4 yards of linen $35, 4 yards of reproduction cotton (2 yards of each) $40, stash fabric

Critique:  Nowhere near perfect, but it's a start!  I am very happy with the construction of each of the garments - though the fit could use a little work.  My favorite piece is probably the blue short gown, which is very comfortable and I can see myself wearing it with modern clothes.  My least favorite piece is the apron, which just doesn't fit well, especially over a short gown.  Eventually, I'll need to make period appropriate undergarments, but, for now, my conglomeration works fine.

Overall verdict I'd say is satisfactory - the garments are holding up to wear at work well and I'm looking forward to wearing them again and again through the end of this season!

6 comments:

  1. Oh Anneliese!!! I LOVE your whole everything!!! The golden print short gown is my favorite, but I also love your bodiced petticoat and those fabulous striped stockings! Your ensembles look so incredible! Job very well done! Oh and your bonnet is awesome!!! I have looked at each ensemble again and again and everything is so Laaaaaaaa!!!!!
    Blessings!
    g

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    1. Wow, thank you, Gina!! I am so happy you like my separates - they're a lot of fun to mix and match!! I love color so I was definitely drawn to the golden print and couldn't pass up the striped stockings. I'm pretty sure I bought them from Fashions Revisited. Thanks again for all of your lovely compliments!!
      Anneliese :)

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  2. Love this! It looks so real! you've really made me want to make some short gowns now!

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    1. Thank you, Samantha!! It's definitely the least costumey outfit I've made and for wear at work - so your comments are much appreciated! And I do hope you make some short gowns!
      Anneliese :)

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  3. It looks nice and practical! The blue shortgown really is quite pretty.
    (And I like the quote, too. ;-)

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    1. Thank you, Hana-Marmota!! I'm so glad to hear that it looks practical - that's what I was aiming for - and nice - even better! And, I am happy you like the quote, Ralph Ellison had such a talent with words.
      Anneliese :)

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