#lamodeillustree

There's a bit of pad stitching in my future! This is so different from my usual style, but I'm facing the music. Maybe it'll be my new favorite? Let's find out...the hat and shoes are waiting. . . #tailoring #wool #1898 #latevictorian #lamodeillustree #labelleepoque #belleepoque #artnouveau #lilyabsinthe #silk #newlook #frenchsuit (at Lily Absinthe Gowns & Corsetry) https://www.instagram.com/lilyabsinthe/p/CZDRlNXPMv_/?utm_medium=tumblr

Having become very frustrated with PDF download patterns, I had a selection from my La Mode Illustree library reproduced in print. This one is from 1912 and includes more than 10 patterns. You copy the one you want to make onto tissue paper and then size as required. The instructions are in French. See my story for a video showing the pattern sheet. #antiquesewingpattern #lamodeillustree #1912sewingpattern #printedsewingpattern1912 #edwardianfashion #antiquesewingpatterns #titanicsewing #forsale https://www.instagram.com/p/CNcF9nMgQFM/?igshid=18b0wxaqxlt5g

One of the lovely colour plates in the 1911 annually bound La Mode Illustree magazines. #1911fashion #lamodeillustree #frenchfashion #historicfashion #fashionmagazine1911 https://www.instagram.com/p/CGVAIgxAc5F/?igshid=1x1lezfp34iv

I love the colours in this 1894 hand tinted illustration. Look in tomorrow if you like the #legomuttonsleeves I am preparing two French silk corsages to photograph in the morning, both featuring this style of sleeve. #frenchmodevintique #silkblouse #antiquefashion #lamodeillustree #1890sfashion https://www.instagram.com/p/B7HVEduIKdH/?igshid=irxeon96w88a

My last work: my 1906 La Mode Illustrée corset. It took me ages to finish it as I began the projet one year ago. But I’m quite happy with the result. I hope you’ll love it!