tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post743962150790166287..comments2024-03-28T22:48:30.666-07:00Comments on Home Living: 19th Century Clothing From Paintings and PhotographyLydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-39552874185236922582009-11-04T14:45:54.486-08:002009-11-04T14:45:54.486-08:00Lydia,
I found this website while searching for a...Lydia,<br /> I found this website while searching for a photo of a white crazy quilt. This lady likes to suround herself with beauty also. <br /><br />http://ivoryblushroses.blogspot.com/search/label/HomemakingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-80223923104200068272009-11-04T14:43:57.137-08:002009-11-04T14:43:57.137-08:00Beautiful, beautiful. Let's surround ourselves...Beautiful, beautiful. Let's surround ourselves with beauty and strive to create it ourselves. I am tired of seeing UGLY.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-12976181864607341562009-10-30T10:55:17.728-07:002009-10-30T10:55:17.728-07:00Greetings to the reporter in Chennai.Greetings to the reporter in Chennai.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-14528481432093171392009-10-30T06:46:28.895-07:002009-10-30T06:46:28.895-07:00Thanks for sharing about the Autochrome. It is fab...Thanks for sharing about the Autochrome. It is fabulous, and really brings the subjects to life!<br />We really are swimming upstream when we try to be modest and feminine. I am in my fifties and have long hair and more than one older woman has admired my hair and then advised me to cut it. How does that make any sense? However, after visiting a married couple who were childhood friends, the Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03009819584864535929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-81340717238889987082009-10-29T09:51:04.974-07:002009-10-29T09:51:04.974-07:00That is an extremely good observation. If I can us...That is an extremely good observation. If I can use power point somehow in my next modesty class and fashion show, I will display some of the modest photos. Not all of them were modest, but it shows that many people did dress modestly, at least, in the daylight ;-) I think the sleeves are very interesting and hope to find something like it on Past Patterns or some other historical pattern site.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-18902891608926036602009-10-29T09:42:52.862-07:002009-10-29T09:42:52.862-07:00just have to comment on the picture with the young...just have to comment on the picture with the young lady leaning out the window... notice how far forward she can lean and STILL not look immodest? i love that! pretty, modest, and hey, you can move in it! love these pics!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-53466514845018406442009-10-28T23:06:20.649-07:002009-10-28T23:06:20.649-07:00You might find the secret to that pulled back over...You might find the secret to that pulled back overskirt by looking at patterns at Past Patterns, on the web, and other historical pattern sitesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-63059590276170061712009-10-28T19:36:30.591-07:002009-10-28T19:36:30.591-07:00Beautiful photosBeautiful photosAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-46316992654874629472009-10-28T18:20:37.920-07:002009-10-28T18:20:37.920-07:00Lydia,
the 'Gardening Dress' at www.theki...Lydia,<br /><br />the 'Gardening Dress' at www.thekingsdaughters.com would make a good base pattern to work from; sleeves and trim of choice could be incorporated. there are no zippers or button-up fronts in the basic dress design and sleeve Neckline and skirt length are good on this dress, and a variety of fabrics/prints/trims can ring the changes. Both TKD and 'Lilly's Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-41877633898021246092009-10-28T11:05:57.006-07:002009-10-28T11:05:57.006-07:00To Anonymous at 3:44-
You probably haven't was...To Anonymous at 3:44-<br />You probably haven't wasted the fabric. Put it all away and start with simple things. I started making elastic waist skirts with only 2 pattern pieces, then moved on to a simple pullover dress. After making about a dozen items, I feel I could tackle something more difficult. See what you can do with that pattern and material in a year's time and you will be Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-28818235849896111142009-10-28T09:17:00.343-07:002009-10-28T09:17:00.343-07:00I am so glad you are considering tutorials. As yo...I am so glad you are considering tutorials. As you are still considering how you might do it, I want to tell you about a site I joined. For a set fee, I get two homemaking lessons a month. They vary from making a simple quilt to canning and everything in between. They are printable and only members can access them by a password. We are notified by email when the lessons for the month are ready. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-15547556671870580362009-10-28T07:33:17.958-07:002009-10-28T07:33:17.958-07:00Thank you for this new post. I've been missing...Thank you for this new post. I've been missing you lately. I also read the book Calico Chronicles after you recommended it. <br /><br />It snowed yesterday for the first time this season. I was dressed in a navy flowered skirt and purple peasant top that matched one of the flowers, which I wore all summer. I added black leggins, knee socks, mary janes, and a wool jacket. I only felt cold whenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-60302415540611441942009-10-28T06:35:43.373-07:002009-10-28T06:35:43.373-07:00Be sure to click on "older posts" at the...Be sure to click on "older posts" at the end of the articles on this main page, for more paintings and beautiful clothing.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-2079165817426332032009-10-28T06:34:41.034-07:002009-10-28T06:34:41.034-07:00If you are a beginner, choose a pattern with two o...If you are a beginner, choose a pattern with two or three or four main pieces.<br /><br />In the pictures of the girls with overskirts tied back, it can also be a ribbon or fabric string sewn on the inside of the dress in two places, which then is pulled up from the underside and tied together in the back.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-41175663058008902752009-10-28T06:21:40.117-07:002009-10-28T06:21:40.117-07:00Yes it is a loop on the back of the skirt, hooked ...Yes it is a loop on the back of the skirt, hooked over a button on the waistband in back, or thereabouts. However in "Two Girls at the Loom" they simply have half aprons that match each vest. One is in brown tones and the other in blue tones. I prefer brighter colors but these are so charming. I think women knew a lot more about fabric and clothing than we, with ready made clothing, doLydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-86452386283729679932009-10-28T03:44:59.795-07:002009-10-28T03:44:59.795-07:00I really like this post! The pictures are beautifu...I really like this post! The pictures are beautiful, just what I need to see at the start of this dreary New England morning! <br /><br />I also want to say I started sewing a dress. The pattern had 10 pieces and it got too hard for me to read the instructions. I can sew simple things, but this was too hard and I wasted some beautiful fabric that cost quite a bit for my budget. If you were ever Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-87249330236087011432009-10-28T02:58:17.170-07:002009-10-28T02:58:17.170-07:00It always amazes me in these and in my own family ...It always amazes me in these and in my own family album that the people always seem perfectly relaxed to sit or lay down directly on the grass in these beautiful clothing!! If we ever did see women wearing beautiful dresses now we could be certain not to find her sitting on the ground admiring the flowers or picnicing with friends and family, I have some of my Grandma and friends sitting in Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-22838381386655097062009-10-28T01:22:50.455-07:002009-10-28T01:22:50.455-07:00Fascinating information and examples re Autochrome...Fascinating information and examples re Autochrome! Incredible! For the commenter wondering how overskirts are held up for work etc, Both Lydia and fellow commenters have previously mentioned *if memory serves me correctly) a loop and button method where tabs of the required length are sewn into the inside of the skirt that can be fastened to anchorpoints at the waistband or kneelength to keep Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-8519118930644195682009-10-27T22:24:18.568-07:002009-10-27T22:24:18.568-07:00Can you tell us if you know how the overskirts are...Can you tell us if you know how the overskirts are pinned back on dresses like the one in "The Pitcher Girl". If I wanted to do that, would I need a pin, or is it tucked a certain way? <br /><br />I really liked that idea when you mentioned it and showed it in a post quite a while ago. Seems like a good way to keep the top skirt clean(er?) when doing dirty work. Let the stains get Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-7792164795561234912009-10-27T19:22:58.327-07:002009-10-27T19:22:58.327-07:00I always come here when I need some encouragement ...I always come here when I need some encouragement to keep dressing femininely and modestly. I appreciate your blog so much in a world where women look and dress like men and make you feel that you are strange if you don't. How things have changed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-89973306158367646622009-10-27T16:04:00.147-07:002009-10-27T16:04:00.147-07:00These paintings and photos show a good way for aut...These paintings and photos show a good way for autumn dressing: sweet and soft colors that make you think of scents like pumpkin and spice, mocha or hot apple cider. Love it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-2611794729576749892009-10-27T16:02:39.692-07:002009-10-27T16:02:39.692-07:00In "Two Girls at the Frame" the view out...In "Two Girls at the Frame" the view outside their window touches my heart! How beautiful!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com