Demystifying Victorian Bodice Construction - Historical Sewing
WEBJun 4, 2015 · Order of Sewing a Victorian Bodice – 10 Steps. 1. Flatline main bodice pieces. 2. Sew front darts. 3. Sew main design seams (aka side front seams, all side back seams) 4. Sew shoulders and side seams. 5. Flatline sleeves as desired and sew seams. 6. Hem & trim sleeves. 7. Add bones in casings to seams and …
19th Century BODICES: FASHION Time Travel! - Semilla de Botjael
WEBThe key features that define a Victorian bodice include a tight fit around the torso, a closure at the center front or back, boning for structure and support, a high neckline, and elaborate embellishments such as lace, embroidery, and trims.
The Victorian Bodice – It’s All About the Waistline: Part 1
WEBApr 16, 2016 · The tight fitting bodices of the early Victorian era reflected the ideals of the era. Women were expected to be shy and retiring, and this was reflected in the fashion of the day. The shoulders of the bodice moved away from its natural position and down the arm, and the corset reinforced (or created) the dainty waistline.
Bodice - Wikipedia
WEBIn one usage, bodice refers to a separate upper garment that has removable sleeves or no sleeves, often low-cut, worn in Europe from the 16th century to the 18th century, either over a corset or in lieu of one.
Show me your Seams, Baby! Late Victorian Bodices
WEBOct 11, 2018 · Trying to replicate a Late Victorian Bodice can seem daunting. Patterns are available, but some are more correct than others, and some companies take modern shortcuts that can make fitting harder later on. They seem complicated in construction, and endlessly varied.
Basque (clothing) - Wikipedia
WEBIn Victorian fashion, basque refers to a closely fitted bodice or jacket extending past the waistline over the hips; depending on era, it may be worn over a hoopskirt (earlier Victorian era) or bustle (later Victorian era).
Fitting a Victorian Bodice on Yourself - Historical Sewing
WEBOct 3, 2013 · Fortunately the Shrieking Eels are at bay and we can proceed with confidence. To sustain you as you go, I’ve put together a video with a few helpful tips on how I go about fitting a bodice to my own figure, …
The Victorian Bodice – It’s All About the Waistline: Part 2
WEBApr 19, 2016 · A tunic (overskirt) was often fitted over the bodice using a belt featuring a large bow in the back. It was during this time that a detachable basque, or very short overskirt, came into fashion. Soon, the basque was attached to the bodice causing the bodice to once again extend over the hips.
cuirass bodice - Fashion History Timeline
WEBAug 22, 2018 · The Details. he Dictionary of Fashion History (2010) defines a cuirass bodice as: “a sheath-like bodice that fit tightly over the hips producing a long-line dress silhouette.” The Victoria and Albert Museum’s collection features many dresses with cuirass bodices; of one from the 1870s (Fig. 1), the V&A writes:
Victorian Women's Fashion, 1850-1900: Dress Bodices, Jackets, and Blouses
WEBMar 13, 2011 · The Garibaldi blouse or shirt, worn for day during the 1860s in place of a bodice, was of scarlet merino trimmed with black braid; it had epaulettes, full or plain sleeves, and usually overhung the skirt, confined by a belt; so began the fashion of blouse and skirt, which has lasted with varying popularity for over a hundred years.
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