HSF Challenge #19: Inspiration

Another fortnight, another challenge! After seeing this lovely pair of under-sleeves by The dreamstress, I was inspired to make a pair for the Bright Copper Penny Dress.

The material for these sleeves started out it's life as part of a set of curtains found at the goodwill. They were originally going to be a dress, but one of the panels decided to shred in the middle while it was in the wash. The fabric's a wee bit sheer on it's own, so I lined it with some cotton voile I had lying around.

             I like this fabric so much that I just might make a chemisette out of the leftovers.

                                          And here's what they look like with the sleeves:

The Challenge: Inspiration

The challenge you were inspired by: The dreamstress' engageantes

Fabric: Embroidered cotton and voile

Pattern:  Nope

Year: 1850's-60's

Notions: Thread, hooks and eyes

How historically accurate is it? Machine and hand sewn

Hours to complete: 3

First worn: Not yet, probably to Dickens Fair

Total cost: $2

Borrowed and Blue: HSF'14 challenge #18

As I was scouring historical poetry for suitable material for this challenge, this age-old ditty popped into my head:
                                                      Something old, something new,
                                                      Something borrowed, something blue,
                                                      And a silver sixpence in her shoe

It's not likely that I'll ever be a bride, but I was wearing my white dress from challenge #10 to an event and it was in need of a sash.

The ribbon is graciously loaned from my mother's bustle dress and hat, on the understanding that I will eventually give it back. It compliments the fabric of my dress perfectly.

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The Challenge: Poetry in motion

Fabric: Um, no.

Pattern: Nope

Year: 1830's

Notions: Blue satin ribbon

How historically accurate is it? Completely hand sewn

Hours to complete: 2

First worn: September 27th

Total cost: Free