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Hand-stitching an 18th Century Shift || Historical Sewing Tutorial

By letter2self on January 5, 2023



Join me for a completely hand-sewn project: my 18th century shift. This was my 1st attempt at original practice, made before the stays, but people kept asking for the tutorial, so here it is Is hand-sewing and original practice my newfound one-and-only love? No. I think in the end I prefer machine stitching interior seams, and hand sewing the majority of visible seams. But this was fun and a great learning experience, and a shift is the perfect project to try it on

The finished dimensions: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/367536019594127379/
How to pattern a shift: https://youtu.be/RqL7Vxd8t3E
How to sew stays: https://youtu.be/krlZjZiPC0g

SUPPLIES (nothing is affiliate)
The linen was from my stash, but B&T offers an equivalent:
https://burnleyandtrowbridge.com/collections/linen-white-naturals-neutrals/products/6605-soft-white-shirt-shift-linen
1/8″ Drawstring: https://burnleyandtrowbridge.com/collections/cotton-tape-stay-cord/products/plain-weave-white-cotton-tape-sold-by-the-yard
Linen Thread: https://burnleyandtrowbridge.com/collections/threads/products/60-2-linen-thread
Brown Stockings: https://burnleyandtrowbridge.com/collections/stockings/products/heavy-cotton-stocking

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Hair & Makeup by @marissalauren_hair on Instagram

Music by epidemicsound.com

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