Uploaded March 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Just in time for Spring, a new Victorian-inspired blouse to add to your history bounding wardrobe. This 1890s Victorian shirtwaist is made using Truly Victorian TV494 - 1894 Shirtwaists - with a few easy sewing alterations. The blouse has wonderful big puff sleeves and is made from linen, the best fabric for hot weather!

Follow along as Lauren cuts, sews, messes up, corrects, and completes this great balloon sleeve blouse, perfect for a high fashion, couture look, but made with thrifty natural materials by the slow fashion power of her own hands.

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Pattern - Truly Victorian TV494 - trulyvictorian.info/index.php/product/tv494-1894-shirtwaists
Buttonhole gauge - amzn.to/2WIgrWX
Brother serger 1034Dx - amzn.to/2WvXCWF

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