Tag: fashion plates

The Kirsten Project | Think Pink for Mid 19th Century Fashion

Jan 20, 2020

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Fashion plate from le bon ton, 1857 Throughout the mid 19th century (1840s-1860s), pink was a popular color for both women and girls. Here I’ve posted plates from as early as 1846 up through 1962. In Happy Birthday, Kirsten!, our main character wears a pink and white short sleeve dress, with a raised hemline, both…
Inspiration | Yellow Regency Vest

Nov 21, 2018

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For my latest historical sewing project, I’ve been working on a yellow linen Regency era vest. Before I debut the final piece (although it’s not a secret, you can see my progress on Instagram!), I wanted to share some of the inspiration behind my color, silhouette and embellishment choices! Although I’m making my vest from…