This is a loose and random collection of original knitting, crochet and needlework patterns from Victorian publications. I do knit, crochet and sew, however, these patterns at best can be described as a very loose collection of directions accompanied by photographs and/or illustrations and are in many instances beyond my skills and comprehension.

To view the patterns and instructions clearer, double click and expand as desired.

Good luck!
Showing posts with label bustle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bustle. Show all posts

Saturday 4 February 2017

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I've uploaded 44 posts today! I might have to slow down a bit, but I have so many more patterns to do!

The Young Ladies' Journal 1877

Bookmark the site because I promise to get them all on eventually!

Bustle Era

The Young Ladies' Journal 1877
Sigh!


Visiting Toilet

Sylvia's Home Journal
1886
Sadly the tissue patterns that would have accompanied these magazines have all long since disappeared but these two illustrations show the effectiveness of using buttons to trim dresses and jackets. The back view is a different outfit, one assumes the front is fairly plain.