I'm working on a cosplay of Theresa from Kingdom Come Deliverance and first I'd like to make her undershirt. I've got a sewing pattern but I'm struggling with choosing fabric with the right weight, both linen or cotton. Accurately it should be linen but that is expensive, I was told tho using two layers of cotton with high gsm would work good as well. Or would cotton with weight high enough work too even in one layer?

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Wondering if such a thing exists. I honestly think it could make a great reference, especially for earlier time periods. There's a lot of great info for all the layers in the 18th century towards present day, but I find that going back in time before then there's less and less info on foundation garments and the ways they were layered.

Hello, my partner has decided that he wants me to make him a nightshirt for his birthday, he wants something "scrooge-like" but he doesn't care about it being perfectly historically accurate. I think he'd even be fine with something from the 50s.
I'm looking for a digital pattern for a woven nightshirt because I don't have time for ordering a paper copy. Must fit 50" chest, thanks!

So I usually sew one big project every summer and I’m brainstorming ideas for this year, I think I’ll probably do an 1830s outfit. The problem is I really don’t want to be spending a ton of money on this unless it’s absolutely necessary so I’m wondering if there’s certain things I can remove or swap for a cheaper alternative. And just BTW I’m going for a relatively historically accurate look but I’m not going as far as hand sewing or only using natural dyes or anything.

I’m so sorry for what I’m about to say but I’m wondering if I can just completely remove the chemise from the equation to save a bunch of fabric and time… obviously under the stays I’d wear something I already have (like an old tank top) to make it more comfortable but my question is would this completely ruin it aesthetically or just make it structurally less accurate? I’d still have stays and at least one corded petticoat under the dress…

I’d love to hear any other tips on making it cost less!

Hi, In the meantime I finally got a better picture of the 1470s kit with the new Schecke, which is not a bad mirror selfie. And yes: there are still some visual sources for wearing girdle purses in the front in the late 15th century. And somehow I couldn't help myself with the design of the purse. No idea why. I'm going to make a second doublet + hosen for the kit soon and I'm thinking about getting more fashionable, slightly pointy shoes or low boots. They don't even have to be extremely pronounced poulaines.

Hi, I've been researching the tragic story of a relative who emigrated to the USA in 1891 and was murdered by her ex-partner in 1896.

I have a couple of great photos of her and would love to post them in order to have her clothing, accessories and hairstyle "analyzed" to get further information on her lifestyle.

Is this the place for it or should I rather post in the Fashion History subreddit?

EDIT: Have posted in r/fashionhistory, see here.

Hello everyone, I've been trying to identify this coat displayed in the attached image. It's from a character in Assassin's creed named George Munroe. Since I first saw it, the design has stuck with me, and I've found myself wanting a coat like this but I cant find the name and exact design I'm looking for. Is there anyone that can help me identify it? Thanks in advance :)

Hi! So I'm making the Margo Anderson gamurra pattern and I know it needs to be lined and stiffened. Can I use my cousin for the lining and stiffening? Or should I use canvas?

Sorry if this is too broad of a question but I have next to 0 experience in sewing, historical or otherwise, I've done some dodgy patches on jackets but nothing serious. I'm starting with no tools or knowledge and not really sure where to begin. I know I want to make, as accurately as possible, mid to late 18th century clothing, and I want to hand sew everything. I've done a bit of basic looking into it but I'm kind of overwhelmed with the amount of information tbh lol. I guess to be specific:

1. What tools/materials should I buy? And as a caveat what sizes of needles, thread weights, etc.

2. What projects should I look into getting started? I've seen people recommend shifts and that does sound interesting but also intimidating.

3. What techniques and habits should I learn? And also if you have any tips I'd love to hear them.

Thanks in advance, and if you have any questions for me that would help you advise me please do ask!

HelloI I just met actress Paz de la Huerta at the Chateau Marmont and I am unable to accurately describe this dress. I'm putting pictures here. It feels medieval to me but it also works really well in conversation with the French Gothic-inspired surroundings. Her sleeves also puff and ruche? at the bottom. Please excuse how bad I am at describing this. I am just making a record of the experience for my diary and Paz's father is a Spanish duke which means she's a lady. Would be nice to get the vocabulary exact.

The fabric at the bust is stiff and embroidered and kind of juts out

It creates a sort of panel thing at the front of the chest

hey guys! ive been meaning to get into historical fashion for a while and i just got this piece from a theatre flea market. im not sure which era this was inspired by, on the inside it says it was a piece for "il trovatore". there are buttons on the shoulders so maybe a shawl or a little jacket could be worn with it, but i only have the dress. i researched a little bit and apparently the sleeves are 1850s inspired, but im not sure at all lol (although id love to style it that way!) really looking forward to hearing your opinions on this c:

I want to make a project inspired by the landsknechte. I especially like the sleeves (see picture), but I have a question: How do I get the singular parts (segments? Poofs? The part of the sleeve with the slits in) to stay up my arm? Because in my imagination the bands that pull them together would be either so tight, that getting my hand through could get difficult or they would simply slip down my arm. A possible solution would be putting a string in and simply tie them tight, but I've never seen that in contemporary depictiond or modern reconstructions. Does anybody have experience/advice for this?

Thanks a lot in advance!

What are your favourite periods or styles from the medieval period?

Hey,

I'm currently hand-sewing a larger project (not even finished with one half of it). It's already took a lot of time and will take too but I'm running out of series etc. to watch while I'm sewing. I'm mostly too focused on my work to watch something related to the period my projects from, but I've thought about a podcast to listen to would be pretty perfect.

Does anyone know a good (reliable information, no myth reproduction) podcast on historical costuming and/or related stuff like society rules or daily life between the late Middle Ages and around 1900? (in english)

EDIT: Thank you for your answers already! I'm gonna get into few of them sounding interesting to me. As there's so much listening time I can spend while sewing, I still wanna hear your favourites!

I will not be taking questions at this time.

I have some weirdly decorated used hats I bought to remove the trimmings and use as bases for my creations.

I can report that ordinary rubbing alcohol is very effective for removing millinery glue!

Would velvet or silk have been seen as more posh/expensive? Or were they about the same…

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I really like the look of this dress and the outfit in general. Where can I buy something very similar to this outfit? Or where can I get it custom made? And how much would it cost? This picture is from 1908.