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/krl00366374/page/n245 Bertha Banner, ‘Household Sewing with Home Dressmaking’ https://play.google.com/books/reader?id=IhMlyt7IuGsC&printsec=frontcover&pg=GBS.PA9 Hecht Sewing Machine and Motor: 304 W. 38th St. NYC For a more modern (read: practical) construction diary of 90s combinations, Enchanted Rose Costumes has one coming soon! https://www.youtube.com/user/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 SEWING TOOLS:(Please know that these are affiliate links) -Clear 18-inch ruler: https://amzn.to/2DIdRrh -Steel-headed straight pins: https://amzn.to/2ByJUaQ -Every size & weight needle you will probably ever need: https://amzn.to/2Sd76R7 -My most favorite (& stupidly fiddly) #10 sharps, the tiniest needles: https://amzn.to/2SaZEGf -Ye Trusty Olde 8” shears (tartan ribbon not included): https://amzn.to/2DXkUft -Those wee bird snips that literally everyone seems to have: https://amzn.to/2zu9vzY -(But I’ve also just found these that are a unicorn and I am severely tempted; I should not be trusted with Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KvXGgX) -Large Newsprint Pad: https://amzn.to/2QF7uHQ -Actual pattern paper: https://amzn.to/2DjwEbj -Butcher’s paper: https://amzn.to/2DFtkIh -French Curve: https://amzn.to/2RWzWVJ IMAG