Corsets. How to Draft and Sew a Skirt. Hello there!
If you are new here, you might want to subscribe via email so you don't miss a post. Today I’m rounding up everything you need to know to design and sew a skirt. One that fits perfectly and lets you adapt it to any variation you want. Sewing 101-Sewing Machine Needles. How-to — Cartridge Pleating. Setting in 18th Century Sleeves. Written by Katherine Caron-Greig When looking at sleeve patterns for 18th century dresses, there's a rather striking difference when compared to modern sleeves—they have corners.
This is because for much of the 18th century, sleeves were set differently than they are today. The sleeve was set in the lower half of the armscye, the dress was put on, and then the sleeve head was pleated to fit the wearer. This is a very efficient method and prevents a lot of the stress often associated with setting sleeves... yet for a seamstress sewing for and by herself, it presents a problem.