Finally able to post a late Christmas present: a collar and matching pair of turned-cuff undersleeves.
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| The full set |
The base material is a Pimatex cotton lawn. It's very light, but with with nice body and a very smooth hand. It's almost buttery, and a delight to sew (and honestly just pleasant to
hold while sewing). The lace is from my usual
Belgian supplier.
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| Cuff detail |
The sleeves were based on this pair in the Met. I started embroidering cuffs, but didn't like how they looked. The change from drawstring to open upper edge was planned. I personally don't like wearing elastic/drawstring sleeves, and prefer to make mine full length to pin/baste them into the armscyth. Which is a legitimate style option; I have an antique dress with the undersleeves thus attached.
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| Inspiration sleeves, c.1850. |
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