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The Scott Hip Pad
Sewing · Victorian

The Scott Hip Pad

August 2, 2017August 2, 2017 misstemby3 Comments

Sewing for the 1890s when you're used to the 1880s bustle silhouette is quite a change. There's no 'scaffolding' to change the shape... right? Well, sorry Shakira, but thanks to the awesome extant garment known as the Scott Hip Pad, and the loveliness of yet another stranger, my 1890s hips are definitely lying. I was… Continue reading The Scott Hip Pad

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The second row of pleats on my Tissot Striped Skirt have been attached! Just one more row to go before I have to stop procrastinating and start making the bias and straight grain trims...
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