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Lounging in France 19: Romans Play Golf

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Brenda Clough

Oh, the burdens of living in an area that’s been inhabited since the Neolithic. All the good citizens of Saintes, a small city near the Atlantic coast of France, dreamed of was a nice golf course. A suitable site was … Continue reading →

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Making an Edwardian Dressing Gown 10: Finished!

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Brenda Clough

Have you noticed that this project has taken a couple of hard left turns, in the journey from inspiration to completion? I am deep on the pantser side of the creative spectrum, so this always happens to me. I welcome … Continue reading →

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Making an Edwardian Dressing Gown 9: Fasteners and Finishing

Posted on August 19, 2019 by Brenda Clough

All right, almost done! Lining inserted and hem pinned up. Alas, all this hand sewing is actually the slowest part. Here is the front: … Continue reading →

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Making an Edwardian Dressing Gown 8: Lapels and Lining

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Brenda Clough

Progressing now by leaps and bounds. Here we have the lapels and cuffs basted on: … Continue reading →

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Making an Edwardian Dressing Gown 7: Lining and Sewing

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Brenda Clough

The great thing about dressing gowns and bath robes is that they sew up fast. In theory I could still insert piping, but sewing together the main body seams gets me this! And I don’t think I need it! … Continue reading →

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Making an Edwardian Dressing Gown 6: Cutting

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Brenda Clough

Okay. Deep breath. Time to lay out and cut. One of the key concepts in garment making is the grain of the fabric. If you are making the fabric, as when you knit or crochet or weave your toga or … Continue reading →

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Making an Edwardian Dressing Gown 5: Decorating

Posted on July 22, 2019 by Brenda Clough

Before I actually cut into my gold brocade, it’s important to consider all the details. Once you take a scissors to the cloth there is no going back. And the important thought today is decorating the garment. With buttons. A … Continue reading →

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Making an Edwardian Dressing Gown 4: The Pattern

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Brenda Clough

There are a couple areas of creativity where I have achieved a pleasing level of competence. I can sew or knit or write something entirely new, and it mostly turns out the way I envision it. Other areas I have … Continue reading →

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Making an Edwardian Dressing Gown 3: the Sketch

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Brenda Clough

Let me describe what I’m going to make. It will be a floor length garment in gold brocade, fitted fairly closely through the shoulders but falling loose to the floor. Front fastenings TBD, long sleeves and a box pleat at … Continue reading →

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Making an Edwardian Dressing Gown 2: Fabric

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Brenda Clough

Dressing gowns were pretty spiff wear in the 19th century. They evolved from the Indian banyan, a casual long garment. Our modern bathrobes, worn to brush your teeth or donned after the shower, do not fill quite the same ecological … Continue reading →

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