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Original pattern used was Simplicity 2581.
Book referenced is “Authentic Victorian Dressmaking Techniques”, edited by Kristina Harris, first published in 1905.
Materials used: (Note: these are estimations as the original coat was made c. 4 years ago)
Black wool (approx. 5 yards)
Velvet for facing, collar, cuffs (approx. 1.5 yards)
Horsehair tailor’s canvas for interlining (approx. 1.5 yards)
x4 velvet covered buttons
Heavy coat thread
Lightweight cotton thread for pad stitching
Silk buttonhole twist for buttonholes and top stitching
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‘Simple Pleasantries’ by Arthur Benson, epidemicsound.com
‘Counting the Days’ by Cody High, epidemicsound.com
‘Follow Hidden Paths’ by David Celeste, epidemicsound.com
‘Tranquility Sphere’ by Francis Wells, epidemicsound.com
‘Reconcile’ by Peter Sandberg, epidemicsound.com
‘Supine’ by Peter Sandberg, epidemicsound.com
‘Lens Flare 3’ by Peter Sandberg, epidemicsound.com‘So Many Secrets’ by Gavin Luke, epidemicsound.com
‘Odd Behaviour’ by Arthur Benson, epidemicsound.com
‘Meet Me in Montmartre’ by The Fly Guy Five, epidemicsound.com
