r/HistoricalCostuming

I thought this was a Regency thing. Are those costumes specifically made for the pictures? Or some time of wearable at-home 1890s-does-1790 dresses kinda thing? I hope it’s the latter as I’m working on a character design that heavily on it.

Hello, Reddit!

This is my first time posting on this forum. Originally I wanted to join an American Revolution re-enactment, so I had an idea for a character who would be a Dutch merchant who sold weapons to the colonists.

Overtime, I realized I wanted to do something else! I begun having passions for Islamic history! Although, I never had participated in one; it’s never too late to start!

I’m looking to see if anybody knows where I can purchase a costume similar to the first one. In Shia countries, when it becomes the week for Ashura, people love reenacting these historical events, but I don’t live in Iran nor do I have Shia friends. I am a Sunni.

Does anyone know where I could purchase an outfit like this, or a different amalgamation of websites where I can purchase the items for the costume off of there? I’d greatly appreciate it! Thanks! 👍

I attended an 18th Century Salon hosted by Costumers of Color last night in Seattle. It was wonderful. They had some classes and workshops in the morning, and dancing and games in the evening. What a feast for the eyes and what a great diversity of people! Some pics that I grabbed:

The 1740's jacket is done! I used King Star thread in Gold 1.

I went though 4 full spools on this beast 😭

the embroidery design is by

Art Embroidery and can be found here or on Etsy.

https://artembroidery.ca/Catalog/Designs/D000832

despite the stress and my husband not packing my corset that I put on top of his stuff to pack.....I still had a Fantastic time at the Costumers of Color salon event!

I’m having a hard time pricing these because they are each one of a kind.

I’ve bought some brooches here and there, mostly at the thrift stores I volunteer at.
Some of the things hanging off are from the 19th century and can be found at reasonable prices, some are just random things without much value. These are made for the aesthetic of having a chatelaine, not necessarily as a tool kit. (although I am open to that as well, it would just involve having to pre-source all the items which can get very expensive very quickly.)

So it’s possible one of these could be very reasonably priced and another one could be quite high due to one or more of the items being real.

Usually, I allow people to customize their jewelry, exactly the way that they want it, but I’m thinking a better way is just to make one and put it up at the price that is reflective of what it has. I still feel like I would customize for people if they wanted me to remove the antique piece for something more reasonable. Not sure if that makes sense to do in reality, though.

Any advice is helpful!
(Try to be nice. I’m a human and I enjoy making people happy by creating beautiful things they can cherish.)

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I've been slowly putting together my 18th-century wardrobe and gathering the necessary accessories in preparation for a backwoods camping/hunting trip later this month. Unfortunately I ended up purchasing a few pairs of breeches and the waistcoats since I don't have a ton of experience making either and didn't want to risk wasting the wool, but I did make the shirts myself and am about to start work on a capote so I don't freeze to death in the mountains. I have made one pair of drop-front breeches (not pictured) out of osnaburg, but I'm aiming for 1750s with my portrayal, so I really need to make myself a few pairs of fly-front breeches to match the waistcoats. I figure after I make a pair or two that I don't hate out of broadcloth, I'll spring for a few yards of wool. I also have a linen hunting frock (not pictured), which I'll wear over my sleeveless waistcoat and shirt in the event of unseasonably warm temperatures.

I need to make another David Uhl knapsack in the next two weeks since I gave the first one I made to my 9 y/o son along with the osnaburg breeches.

For the trip, I'll be using my Fusil de chasse/Tulle musket, but in my heart of hearts, what I'd really like someday is a Charleville 1728.

The shirt pattern is "18th Century French Shirt" by La Fleur de Lyse. Sleeveless waistcoat, breeches (wool pair not pictured), and buckle shoes are from Crazy Crow Trading Post. Sleeved waistcoat is from Bethlehem Trading Post. I can't remember who made the pattern for the workman's cap, and that pattern is unfortunately in storage/inaccessible at the moment. The pattern for the capote I'll be making is "1760s-1810s Blanket Coat", by Timbrell Cockburn Cuhna, Bespoke Tailor. I also have an earlier capote pattern by La Fleur de Lyse which I hope to make in the future, but it is significantly more complicated, and I need this coat ready to roll by the end of next week.

Photo source is the Modern Mantua Maker. How do I create that ruched trim? I am making an 18th century sexy costume for Halloween and I hate the pattern instructions (lace).

Чуть подваляла в горячей воде с мылом — носки дали усадку. Чтобы не ходить по дому в обуви, усаживаю по ноге с помощью обмоток ( онуч, короче). Но подумываю, довязать ещё немного, повыше ботинок.

#nailbunding #носкииглой #XIV-XV

This project has been on my bucket list for a while now, ever since I saw this denim frock coat and went down the rabbit hole of pre-Levi Strauss denim clothes. This was my first time making a coat, so I'm really happy it turned out so well!

Construction details:

• Shell material: Medium-weight (~8oz) denim (Wrangler deadstock)
• Lining: stiff cotton twill sew-in interfacing
• Bone buttons
• All seams are machine sewn, with hand-felling in visible areas (i.e. the skirts) and bias-bound or serged elsewhere
• Pattern: automagically-drafted using Historical Tailoring Masterclasses' prototype pattern generator

While it ended up mostly fitting pretty well, the shoulders seem to be a bit broad. They go past the point of my shoulder on top, and there's a bit of bunching in the back. Any ideas how to fix this?

We are a 100-year-old opera costume rental company based in Queens, NY. We are selling our inventory and hosting two weekend sales!

We specialize in styles from the 16th, 17th, 18^(th), and 19th centuries. We have soldier costumes from BC to the 1800s, nobles, royals, peasants, tunics, kilts, panier dresses, hoop skirts, officers, capes, Egyptians, Spanish, Germans, etc. In addition to full sets of costumes from operas, we have many accessories such as swords, all types of headpieces (hats, crowns, etc), armor pieces, and more. Our costumes are made by hand using traditional techniques and have been worn by many famous opera singers over the past 100 years. Please check us out our sale!

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