Her War

Interpreting Women's Lives during the American Civil War

Category: Civil War

Robin Egg Dress Progress

I think I’m going to start calling this dress the Frankenstein Dress. I used patterns from several different dresses. The one thing I hate the most about constructing dresses is the prep. Drafting the pattern, cutting it out, then marking. But the mock-up is done and marked. I only do a mock-up of the bodice as the sleeves are so much more forgiving. My friend will be here Sunday to […]

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Finally, Dress Up Again: Robin Egg Blue

Finally, events are happening again…or at least 2 in the near future that I plan to attend. That of course means a new dress. Not that I need one, but it’s been so long. So, I’m making a new dress. Not too much to show off yet, but here is the inspiration. I wanted something simple this time and this fit the bill. Minimum trim, simple sleeves and something I […]

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