I admit, this is a subject that fascinates me tooI love the bustle era the most (slightly before the Holmes stories), but really... I just love some of those old fashions! I sewed my first bustle gown before my husband and I finally got into kilts, and then had to put the sewing stuff away for a little while. I've recently been itching to sew again (I still have to keep it on the back burner for a little while longer), but admittedly I would love to occasionally have the hubby dress in the kilt to match my gowns so I've been curious about kilted men's fashions of that time
Those Sherlock Holmes with Jeremy Brett are great, aren't they? I haven't seen all of them, but the few I've seen I have really enjoyed.
It's been a while since I've read the Holmes stories. My Mother-in-law gave me a newer collection that contains the novels and I've held off reading it until I get the set that has the short stories in it. I can't wait to sit down with something nice to drink and enjoy reading through it again (maybe when it gets a bit cooler here and a nice rainy day... so it'll be a while I'm sure!).
Oh, what the heck... I'll post a photo since AlanH had asked me to do that a little while back... again, this is not Edwardian, but I just love those old fashions! You feel SO wonderful with all of those layers. I'm still fairly new to sewing and had to figure out most of these patterns and trims on my own, but it was fun
I would SO love to do a plaid bustle gown sometime. I've already been looking through some of my fashionplates and books for ideas. I'll eventually get around to an Edwardian outfit someday as well, I'm sure.
If you do make any garments from this era or find any fascinating information regarding the kilts, please share it with us!
Originally Posted by Cynthia
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