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#1912-A-003 Ladies' Fancy Batiste Blouse  This album has 3 Sections -- Section 1 shows how to pre-tuck the fabric in the traditional Edwardian manner; Section 2 deals with the unique slashed, fitted dart technique for closing the sleeve, underarm and bodice side seam all in one process; and Section 3 shows sample photos of the completed blouse. Most fancy Edwardian/early 1910's blouses that were cut in one piece like this pattern, with fine tucks as a design feature, were pre-tucked on the flat yardage prior to the pattern pieces being cut out. This Section 1 shows the steps in preparing the pre-tucking for this particular blouse. Although tucking arrangements differed on different blouses, you can apply this same technique, with any necessary adjustments for the tucking arrangement, to any Edwardian cut-in-one blouse design. Click on "Play" (top left of 1st photo) to run slideshow; pause at any time. Click on a thumbnail to view an individual photo. Hover right or left on the slideshow string to fast forward or reverse.
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#1911-A-015 Ladies' Fancy Blouse with Contrast & Embroidery  This photo tutorial shows the steps in constructing the traditional high boned Edwardian collar for this pattern. Although making the collar requires some careful sewing, once you've mastered the process, you can apply it to any other Edwardian gown or blouse that calls for a high boned collar. For a detailed, step-by-step photo tutorial on constructing the unique all-in-one underarm/side/sleeve seam for this blouse, see Pattern #1912-A-003 on the Pattern List at right, Section 2. Click on "Play" (top left of 1st photo) to run slideshow; pause at any time. Click on a thumbnail to view an individual photo. Hover right or left on the slideshow string to fast forward or reverse.  Section 7: These are reference photos of the completed gown, in two versions, one in a taupe-coloured silk charmeuse (made in size Large from the pattern), and the other in purple satin (in size Medium). Click on "Play" (top left, 1st photo) to run the slideshow; click pause at any time. Click a thumbnail to view an individual photo. Hover left or right to fast forward or reverse through the thumbnails.  Section 6: This contains photos mainly for reference purposes, showing the arrangement of the various back closures and inside construction of this gown. Click on "Play" (top left, 1st photo) to run the slideshow; click pause at any time. Click a thumbnail to view an individual photo. Hover left or right to fast forward or reverse through the thumbnails.  Section 5: This section shows the steps in constructing the lace over-bodice for this gown, how to mount it onto the bodice, and complete the trimmings. Click on "Play" (top left, 1st photo) to run slideshow; click on pause at any time. Click on a thumbnail to view an individual photo. Hover over the thumbnail string to advance or rewind.  Section 4: This section shows the steps in constructing, finishing and mounting the outer (satin or charmeuse) skirt of this gown. Please refer to the cutting guidelines given with the sewing pattern, as this wide Edwardian skirt is cut differently from most modern skirts. Click on "Play" (top left, 1st photo) to run slideshow; click on pause at any time. Click on a thumbnail to view an individual photo. Hover over the thumbnail string to advance or rewind.  Section 3: This section sets out the steps in constructing and completing the satin bodice of this gown, and mounting it onto the boned foundation. Click on "Play" (top left, 1st photo) to run slideshow; click on pause at any time. Click on a thumbnail to view an individual photo. Hover over the thumbnail string to advance or rewind.  Section 2: This section details the steps in making and mounting the underskirt of this gown. Most Edwardian formal gowns included an underskirt or "drop-skirt", which was not a lining in the modern sense, but a separately cut and often differently designed lightweight skirt attached to the foundation only at the top. The underskirt is otherwise free to flow beneath the main skirt, giving it an elegant drape and flow. Appropriate fabrics of the time for an underskirt in a formal gown would be China silk, lightweight satin or silk crêpe de Chine. A modern option would be Bemberg rayon lining fabric. Whatever is used, the fabric must flow well and be light in weight. Stiff or crisp fabrics, such as silk taffeta, are unsuitable. The pleated frill is entirely optional, but it is an authentic Edwardian touch, and helps to give loft and movement to the outer skirt. Click on "Play" (top left, 1st photo) to run slideshow; click on pause at any time. Click on a thumbnail to view an individual photo. Hover over the thumbnail string to advance or rewind. Pattern #1909-A-003, Grand Ball or Evening Gown  Section 1: This section sets out the steps in constructing the boned foundation for this gown. Edwardian formal ball or evening gowns were almost always built over a closely-fitting, boned foundation. The photos in this section show the step-by-step process of creating this very important structural part of the gown. Although it requires some careful sewing, there is nothing that would be beyond the abilities of someone with average sewing skills. Click on "Play" (top left, 1st photo) to run slideshow; click on pause at any time. Click on a thumbnail to view an individual photo. Hover over the thumbnail string to advance or rewind.  Section 5: Constructing and completing the back closure of this gown. This gown has a relatively simple centre back closure, created by a sewn-on facing on one edge, and an under-lapping placket on the other (which hides the actual fasteners). Click on "Play" (top left, 1st photo) to run slideshow; click on pause at any time. Click on a thumbnail to view an individual photo. Hover over the thumbnail string to advance or rewind. |
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