While this summer has not been as sweat drenchingly hot as usual Illinois summers, it has been hot enough. While I have mostly managed to keep the air conditioner off this year, there have been a few days that I have succumbed to shutting the windows and turning it on for a day or two. I did so, in fact, tonight. Tomorrows heat index is to top one hundred. Thankfully the rest of the week is supposed to be nice and cool!
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I have been sewing a lot and just finished this 1860's wrapper. I had so much fun making it. I love the unique detailing on these garments and the way they function. Its just cool.
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This one is made in a very sheer cotton plaid in shades of purple and grey. The colors remind me of second mourning. Of course, they are good colors for everyday wear also.
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I made it with a drawstring at the waist of the cotton lining. Many wrappers were made with fitted linings, but it is nice to have the extra adjustability with a drawstring lining. This enables you to wear the wrapper with or without a corset and for maternity when expandable clothes are a necessity!
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The skirts are gauged and whipstitched to a partial waistband.
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And the sleeves are puff sleeves mounted on a short lining with full gathered loose lower sleeves. I think the sleeves are my favorite part!
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I made a turned hem on this one instead of using a hem facing.
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Its sized to fit a 46"-48" bust and up to a 40" waist. I have listed it for sale on eBay for anyone needing a very lightweight and comfortable dress during these last months of summer:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=191256972407&alt=web
Love,
Sarah
![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-JU6pk2e_mR4/U88BpZ9UMeI/AAAAAAAAIwE/7Q3pLbBILOc/s288/1406075283316.jpeg)
![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-QNDYW1NaDlA/U88BX3oTsBI/AAAAAAAAIvM/cFG9CL_d0bU/s288/1406075223449.jpeg)
I have been sewing a lot and just finished this 1860's wrapper. I had so much fun making it. I love the unique detailing on these garments and the way they function. Its just cool.
![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-fycWFV_Muco/U88BZSLf9jI/AAAAAAAAIvU/6Qa9fqFq4t4/s288/1406075232872.jpeg)
This one is made in a very sheer cotton plaid in shades of purple and grey. The colors remind me of second mourning. Of course, they are good colors for everyday wear also.
![](https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ji4aEZFCG3I/U88BbYCvchI/AAAAAAAAIvc/GKAhImH7tq8/s288/1406075240336.jpeg)
I made it with a drawstring at the waist of the cotton lining. Many wrappers were made with fitted linings, but it is nice to have the extra adjustability with a drawstring lining. This enables you to wear the wrapper with or without a corset and for maternity when expandable clothes are a necessity!
![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-XIst-C7_b5Y/U88BdFiZGZI/AAAAAAAAIvk/1LDR8CQ4Hno/s288/1406075246543.jpeg)
The skirts are gauged and whipstitched to a partial waistband.
![](https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-fKyIskuDIpQ/U88BgFzKUrI/AAAAAAAAIvs/lbX0EnwFVM0/s288/1406075253228.jpeg)
And the sleeves are puff sleeves mounted on a short lining with full gathered loose lower sleeves. I think the sleeves are my favorite part!
![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-K8PcjHwIO_4/U88BijQzVUI/AAAAAAAAIv0/NqwiaPPVTdM/s288/1406075265775.jpeg)
I made a turned hem on this one instead of using a hem facing.
![](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-AyKobQf3rLA/U88BkFOhOCI/AAAAAAAAIv8/bMVkGaA4EmU/s288/1406075275691.jpeg)
Its sized to fit a 46"-48" bust and up to a 40" waist. I have listed it for sale on eBay for anyone needing a very lightweight and comfortable dress during these last months of summer:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=191256972407&alt=web
Love,
Sarah
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I've been needing to make a wrapper now for awhile. I am inspired now! It is so lovely.
ReplyDeleteThat is very lovely! I made a wrapper a long time ago, but it was a horrible fabric. That sheer plaid looks so breezy and comfortable.
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