Basically a documentary on how I made a pair of c. 1890s Victorian combinations using Victorian patterns and stitching techniques. THINGS MENTIONED: Agnes Walker, ’Manual of Needlework and Cutting Out’ (for the pattern) https://archive.org/details/krl003663... Bertha Banner, ‘Household Sewing with Home Dressmaking’ https://play.google.com/books/reader?... Hecht Sewing Machine and Motor: 304 W. 38th St. NYCFor a more modern (read: practical) construction diary of 90s combinations, Enchanted Rose Costumes has one coming soon! / enchantedrosecostume Shoes worn at the end are the ‘Gibsons’ by American Duchess. MATERIALS USED:White cotton: Fabric Garden, NYC. 1.5 yd Insertion lace: Joyce Trimming, NYC. 24 yds single edged lace (to be doubled)Waist and cuff insertion lace: East Coast Trimming, NYC. 2.5 yd Satin ribbon: M&J Trimming, NYC. 2.5 yd Closure ribbon: M&J Trimming, NYC. 1/2 yd Cotton thread: John Lewis Silk thread (for seaming insertion lace together and attaching to cotton): John Lewis Cookies, approximately 8 needed to fuel finishing

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