So, for a first ever post, here's my first ever completed historical garment, a shift.
The picture's not great, but oh well.
Made from handkerchief weight 100% linen from Fabric Place and according to instructions in Tidings from the 18th Century.
The seams are flat-felled and everything but the neckline and sleeve hems are done by machine. Originally I was planning on taking out the machine stitching and doing it my hand but now that I've moved on to making more interesting things and need to make a second shift anyway, I've realized I just can't be bothered.
Neck closure is a drawstring of cotton tape, pulled through an eyelet in the center front, and the length just about covers my knees.
The seams are flat-felled and everything but the neckline and sleeve hems are done by machine. Originally I was planning on taking out the machine stitching and doing it my hand but now that I've moved on to making more interesting things and need to make a second shift anyway, I've realized I just can't be bothered.
Neck closure is a drawstring of cotton tape, pulled through an eyelet in the center front, and the length just about covers my knees.
In the future, I need to make longer sleeves, and I'll probably add cuffs with ties so that my shift sleeves won't always end up getting mushed up inside my gown sleeves.
