Historical Sew Challenge 2014

The Historical Sew Fortnightly Challenge 2014

Last year I found this great year long Historical Sewing project, made up of 26 challenges.
It sounded like a great thing to get involved in. I thought I'd try for half, but alas I made it through 3 before I got busy.

This year I'm trying again, let's see how far I make it.

Here is the Challenge: How It Works link & the Facebook page to ask questions, post ideas & completed challenges.

There are so many talented people involved, I am in awe of what some people are creating in 2-6 week blocks.

So now I've decided to blog about it too. Let's see how long that lasts too.

Challenge #1- Make Do and Mend

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The Challenge: 

Finishing a summer frock I started for Christmas '12 - lining, buttonholes & buttons, hand sewing.

Fabric: 

Blue & White cotton gingham with broderie edge. From stash 10+ years.

Pattern:  

McCall's 7248 pattern circa 1964 from my insanely large stash of vintage & costume patterns.

Year: 

Notions: 

Buttons I purchased at Camberwell Market for a production of Anything Goes '08.

How historically accurate is it? 

Spot on. I only used straight stitching, except 5 step Bernina buttonhole.

Hours to complete: 

3 hours finishing time, there was quite a bit of hand stitching

First worn: 

Today to my cousin's kitchen tea.

Total cost: All from stash, so no current outlay. 

Technically this was not historical, but vintage, as it's a 1960's pattern. I only found the challenge 2 days before it was due, so I snuck this in & it wasn't rejected.

I added one of my little Japanese style Flowers brooch pins to tie the red shoes in.

With bride-to-be, Kellee, & friend, Ingrid, at Fortnums Tea Rooms, Sassafrass Victoria.