Lauren Stowell

CEO @americanduchess & @royalvtgshoes | Author "The American Duchess Guides" #ADGuide #ADBeauty | historic dress & fashion history

[Lauren Stowell @LE_Stowell]

@LloydLlewJ @FernRiddell @WhoresofYore Hot dayum!

[Kim Wilson @KimWilsonAuthor]

“What dreadful Hot weather we have!—it keeps one in a continual state of inelegance.” — Jane Austen, in a letter to her sister, Cassandra, September 18, 1796.
#JaneAusten #heatwave

[Lauren Stowell @LE_Stowell]

I love extant photographs of dress being worn - this is the reality rather than the ideal. Look at all those wrinkles and rumples and weird shapes!

[Lauren Stowell @LE_Stowell]

The silk lining materials at Mill End tend to be very narrow, so I get to deal with this today 😬 :

[Lauren Stowell @LE_Stowell]

I also need some lining material - I was hoping I had something in my stash already, as I'm trying not to buy new fabrics, but I don't have enough of anything suitable.

#sewing #1890s #edwardian #victorian #historical

[Lauren Stowell @LE_Stowell]

Today my goal is to pad stitch the collar, tape the roll line, and do the bound button holes. I also have some supplies to acquire - buttons, tape, and potentially braid for decoration like on this original, though I'm wavering on it...

[Lauren Stowell @LE_Stowell]

I'm using this old Simplicity pattern for a base, but I've cut it thigh-length, altered the collar, and will go for a much larger sleeve.
#sewing #historical #Edwardian

[Lauren Stowell @LE_Stowell]

I'm working on an 1890s linen short jacket, for everyday wear. Last weekend I cut most of the pattern out but I need to make a decision about the sleeves. Go big? I think so!

[Lauren Stowell @LE_Stowell]

I have nothing to say.

[Lauren Stowell @LE_Stowell]

Too real 😂😂

[Burnley & Trowbridge @BurnleyandTrow]

Tom Pye’s costumes are brilliant! This is a must see!

[Rebecca Reid @RebeccaCNReid]

I’m sorry I honestly don’t care what anyone says, I love her SO MUCH.

[Lauren Stowell @LE_Stowell]

Pub day!

[Lauren Stowell @LE_Stowell]

@HRP_learning Standing for hours in any clothing is exhausting. Even in no clothing at all. If anything, the stays will have helped.

[Lauren Stowell @LE_Stowell]

@IntThings I thought I could sacrifice Starbucks but turns out I can't.... 😂

[Elinor Camille-Wood @MuseumElinor]

Working today with the lovely #TomPye putting the finishing touches to the #GentIemanJack costume exhibition @bankfieldmuseum - the costumes are fabulous and visitors are in for a real treat! Opening this Friday #GentlemanJackHBO #BehindtheScenes #Halifax #AnneLister

[Lauren Stowell @LE_Stowell]

@Anna_Mazz Saving this for laterrrr.... 😊

[Lauren Stowell @LE_Stowell]

@FourRedShoes I clearly need to proofread. 😂

[Lauren Stowell @LE_Stowell]

@FourRedShoes 1950 is what it says in the book "The Circus" by Noel Daniel. Doesn't attribute it but there are a hole set if these backstage photos and they are all stellar

[Lauren Stowell @LE_Stowell]

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