glittersweet | Oct. 21st, 2016

Oct. 21st, 2016

https://whitakerauction.smugmug.com/Fall-2016

Of special interest is the Robe a la Francaise:

These thumbnails are from the server and all link to the auction:

These interior views are so important, this method of construction is pretty standard for the time but you can see how fit was achieved very differently from now! This is an example of how a garment can be made up by a number of individuals working separately and then bring completed parts together for a final fitting.

There are interior views of men’s doublets of the 16th and 17thC that show their methods of assembling and then fitting a garment from standard patterns as well!

There are a few books that delve into this history of clothing construction, and over the years I have been creating a mental library of everything that matched what those books share or added to. I love knowing the hows- it helps explain the overall look of an era and how modern construction can run very counter.

Side note, my Reinette is pretty similar to this, but I used a firm canvas. My shell fabric though was a flimsy georgette so I had to back it, I used a satin faced fabric and had to overlock all the internal seams as they frayed.

Green silk crepe, Judy Garland, A Star is Born

Worn by Judy Garland during the 30 minutes cut from the original film. Green silk crepe having stand collar with ruched slightly darker green chiffon back insert and front tie, long bell sleeve with narrow cuff sewn into an outer point, curved darts, slightly trained skirt having satin-edged full chiffon gores set in an inverted V at waist and around hip at back, hidden front hook-and-eye closures. Label “Warner Bros. Pictures, Inc.” inked 7072-386 J. Garland. B-34, W-26, L-57-63. (Minor fading, two small spots hidden in gores) very good. 2000-3000

OMG! Look at those sheer gores and how high the go! Also nice details of