Her War

Interpreting Women's Lives during the American Civil War

Category: sewing

Sheer Paletot Completed

In an earlier post, I called my sheer paletot a UFO (Unfinished Object). No longer! As a recap, I attended the sheer paletot class conducted by Carolann Schmitt of Genteel Arts. Wonderful class and great instruction. I managed to complete the construction of the garment in class but not the final cording and trim. Over the last month I was able to finish it (except for the hook and eye at […]

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Black Check Wool Dress

I had planned to have this dress done for Welbourne, but it didn’t happen so it’s first outing was at Remembrance Day in Gettysburg (more about the weekend in the next blog entry). I had found the fabric at Affordable Fabrics in Connecticut for $2.99 a yard. As with several things at this store, you’re never quite sure you have a 100% or a synthetic blend. I did a burn […]

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