An 1890s Inspired Silk Shirtwaist Blouse @TheClosetHistorian
An 1890s Inspired Silk Shirtwaist Blouse  @TheClosetHistorian
Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Today I'm letting the October breeze carry us back to the 1890's once again for a late Victorian inspired sewing project! I decided to transform some beautiful figured silk into an 1890's inspired shirtwaist blouse with puffed sleeves and plenty of gathering. And yes, the pumpkins are out!

Silk from Silk Baron (not spon) : silkbaron.com/product_p/1627.htm I used 2 yards with a little left over for some hat ribbons or some such ✨

Music and Sound Effects from Epidemic Sound.

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Highlands Ranch, CO 80163

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