Good morning cuties. I'm making a Civil War era "mourning coat" for a lady. I've never made anything like this before, any advise or tricks from anyone who's done it?
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Do you have a pattern, and need help with it, or are you asking for historical info? Sorry, sometimes I can be a little dim. I'm always amazed at those "Scarlett O'Hara" dresses that were all made *by hand*, eeek. Those old seamstresses must have been talented ladies, and probably half blind from trying to sew by candle or oil lamp light. Good luck, Marji
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by mimisews2
16 Oct 2008
Marji, I'm just fishing for any tips, fitting, etc. This is the first one I've made and yes, I have a pattern which is pretty easy, but I guess when I sew my perfectionist comes out.(That seems to be the only time I see her, she's not interested in housework!) You're right about the seamstresses of the era, they had to be pretty special!
Thanks for your answer! *4u
33451I think they wore black for a "proper" time. It should be an interesting research.
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by mimisews2
16 Oct 2008
Yes, it is black on black, very hard to see, but should be an elegant look. *4u
85867nope, sorry. I have been to the reinactment at Gettysburg, but I'm afraid I did pay attention to the ladies attire very closely. I'm sure there is lots of info on the web and from some of the enactors.
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by mimisews2
16 Oct 2008
!!! I didn't think of that. Some of those ladies undoubtably make their own costumes. I'll look online. *4u
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