Historical Sewing Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

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Historical Sewing Podcast

Jennifer Rosbrugh: Historical costumer, sewing teacher, 19th C fashion enthusiast

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Frequency: 1 episode/59d. Total Eps: 17

Jennifer Rosbrugh hosts discussions on fabrics, patterns, techniques, special guest interviews, and sewing motivation to help you in your historical costuming journey and inspiring joy in your creative life.

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017 Interview with Jennie Chancey of Sense and Sensibility

Episode 17

Wednesday, April 28, 2021 • Duration 42:05

If you’ve dabbled even a little in Regency and Edwardian costuming, you’ve more than likely come across the Sensibility Patterns site with lovely sewing patterns and blog posts to inspire the Jane Austen and early 1900s worlds we love.

In this episode we’ll get to know the creator of Sense & Sensibility Patterns, Jennie Chancey – from her creative beginnings and influences, favorite costumes and museums, to new changes she’s working on with her pattern line. She has true international experience in various cultures that inspires her projects and skills. Enjoy this delightful and encouraging interview!

Show Notes and Mentions

-Bring Anne of Green Gables into your world with the original films and associated products from Sullivan Entertainment (no affiliation)

-More on HistoryBounding (and RegencyCore) in Podcast 14

–Museum of London

-Blog post on Perfectionism in Historical Costuming

–Janet Arnold’s Pattern of Fashion 2 (Amazon aflink) or will be available later at The School of Historical Dress, UK

–Wearing History blog

-Where to find Jennie: Website, Patterns of Time, Sensibility Telegram Channel

-Jennifer's other site and for new pattern line: Emma Lily Designs

-Find Jennifer on Gab: @JenRosbrugh
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Episodes are released on Wednesdays. Be sure to subscribe on iTunes to keep updated on new releases and have first access to new episodes as they are released.

Find the podcast on other platforms by visiting the Podcast page for links.

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016 Creativity Thru Decades -Interview with Mom

Episode 16

Wednesday, October 30, 2019 • Duration 47:32

As we age, those of us who have been creative over the years can look back at all we’ve accomplished and be amazed. We can also ponder what we’d still like to learn and remember those crafts that have truly meant the world to us. Perhaps we even recall how sewing and crafting have been the bright light comforting us through dark times.

In today’s episode, Jennifer sits down with her mother, Liz, to chat about the crafts, sewing projects, and most loved tools she’s used over the last few decades. Reminisce with us about flour sacks, needlepoint projects, and what, truly, is the reason we create and share. Cheers!

Show Notes and Mentions

-Because all costumes are awesome! My blog post discussing our BUB group.

-Flour sack books: Feedsack Secrets by Gloria Nixon and a new book coming out in November 2019: Feed Sacks: The Colorful History of a Frugal Fabric by Linzee Kull McCray

–Beaded calendar kits by Design Works

-Follow Merja Palkivaara on Instagram

Crocheted pitcher cover in action at a Civil War reenactment event

Black velvet kinsale cloak

–Society for Creative Anachronism

–American Duchess 18th Century Shoes

007 Biggest Challenge in Achieving the Historical Look

Episode 7

Wednesday, October 31, 2018 • Duration 29:09

No matter how long you've been sewing and making historical ensembles, one of the biggest challenges that presents itself with each project is getting the silhouette "correct." That look you create that identifies your costume as being from a specific fashion era and is recognizable as such.

The key is to work with your specific body type, with its assets and flaws, to get the right silhouette. In this episode Jennifer expands on this idea and gives examples that will have you re-think how you approach making undergarments.

Show Notes and Mentions

-Truly Victorian TV163 Imperial Bustle pattern (link to my Old Petticoat Shop)

-My online class: Bustle Day Dress

-Follow Merja of Before the Automobile on Instagram

Episodes are released on Wednesdays. Be sure to subscribe on iTunes to keep updated on new releases and have first access to new episodes as they are released.

Find the podcast on other platforms by visiting the Podcast page for links.

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006 Favorite Sewing Tools

Episode 6

Wednesday, October 24, 2018 • Duration 30:35

Where would we be without tools in our sewing box? Amongst all those wonderful items, we each have our favorites - those that give us joy when we use them.

Yet, we also have those gadgets that we use often but aren't necessarily a favorite (seam ripper, anyone?).

Listen in as Jennifer goes through her list of favorite sewing implements - with her tips on how and why they are used - as well as her most often used and needed tools that she couldn't sew without.

Show Notes and Mentions

-Tutorial for a Needlepoint Tracing Wheel

-A variety of uses of a Seam Gauge

-Hand sewing with Thread Heaven

-Pearl head pins for pretty sewing

-My online sewing classes where I demonstrate how and where I use the tools mentioned in the episode

-Karin McKechnie-Lid, designer and dressmaker at Lily Absinthe

-Various options for pattern paper

Episodes are released on Wednesdays. Be sure to subscribe on iTunes to keep updated on new releases and have first access to new episodes as they are released.

005 Victorian Halloween Traditions

Episode 5

Wednesday, October 17, 2018 • Duration 22:31

It’s Halloween time! As costumers and Victorian lovers it’s a holiday that many of us embrace. In this episode Jennifer shares a bit of backstory to this All Hallows Eve along with some activities even Queen Victoria herself participated in.

You’ll also get inspiration for your holiday meals and a few costume ideas too! Happy Halloween!

Show Notes and Mentions

–The Traditions of Halloween by The Virtual Victorian

–A Victorian Halloween Party by Mimi Matthews

–Victorian Mourning and Funeral Customs in the 1890s by Victoriana

-Halloween at Balmoral, 6 November 1874, article from Staffordshire Sentinel on British National Archives

–Fancy Dresses Described by Ardern Holt

Episodes are released on Wednesdays. Be sure to subscribe on iTunes to keep updated on new releases and have first access to new episodes as they are released.

Find the podcast on other platforms by visiting the Podcast page for links.

004 Getting Started in Historical Costuming

Episode 4

Thursday, October 11, 2018 • Duration 42:45

We all came into historical costuming through various channels and with varied goals and inspirations. Maybe you are new to sewing or just getting started in your research and building historical fashion.

In this episode Jennifer gives tips for newbies - and the rest of us too! - with no matter how you came to this wonderful hobby or what pushed you to begin sewing historical garments and accessories. Whether you are a researcher, engineer, or decorator, your creative input in our community is valid and valuable.

So happy you are joining us. Enjoy your journey! And above all - remember to follow your gut instincts and WHY you want to be creative in historical costuming.

Show Notes and Mentions

-Movies that inspired me in childhood: Slipper and the Rose (1976), Anne of Green Gables (1985) and Summer Magic (1963)

-Truly Victorian sewing patterns

-Sense & Sensibility sewing patterns

-Costumer's Guild West (CGW) group based in the Los Angeles area

-19th Century painters mentioned: James Tissot and Franz Xaver Winterhalter

-Seam Finishes blog post

003: Organdy Fabric Basics

Episode 3

Tuesday, October 2, 2018 • Duration 35:02

Organdy is a beautiful fabric ideal for a variety of historical and vintage garments as well as inner layer/underlining support. Learn about the technical details including the weave, finish variances, and differences from organza and crinoline materials.

Jennifer will cover various garments, accessories and trims where organdy is best used with sewing tips that help you use this marvelous fabric.

Show Notes and Mentions

-My main Organdy blog post

-Corded Petticoat Workbook for more info and two sewing methods for this undergarment

-Book: Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, 7th Edition

-Book: All About Cotton by Julie Parker

-Farmhouse Fabrics as a resource of Swiss and other high quality organdies

-Skirt hem facings blog post

-Flatlining large sleeves blog post

-1830 Slytherin Dress where organdy is in the top puff

-1873 Blackberry Cream Dress with apron overskirt flatlined in organdy

002: The Process of Creativity

Episode 2

Tuesday, October 2, 2018 • Duration 36:57

You have a new historical costume idea. But how do you approach making it? What does the process look like in putting it together? In this episode Jennifer breaks down the development of creating an ensemble through her own action steps with tips you can apply to your projects.

We'll also chat about places where inspiration can come from using items and places to push our designs forward to completion.

Everyone who sews and builds historical ensembles has their unique way of going through the steps to completion. In future episodes with guest interviews we'll get a chance to hear how others in our community approach their costuming and achieve the desired result.

Show Notes and Mentions

-Design and inspiration ideas from nature, original garments, artwork, fabrics, jewelry, movies and shows and more

-Book: Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon

-Historically-designed shoes from American Duchess

-1887 Summer Berry Trifle Dress from Farmhouse Fabrics shirting fabric

-1838 Persimmon Puff Dress inspired by the original at the Met Museum

-My "Dress of Wrong" - 1884 Steelers Royalty dress

-New Truly Victorian pattern TV430 1878 Polonaise

-Wearing History 19-Teens/WWI patterns: and

001 Staying Motivated in Your Sewing Projects

Episode 1

Tuesday, October 2, 2018 • Duration 24:57

All too often - or at least more times than we'd like - we seem to fall off the bandwagon and our sewing seems like drudgery. In this episode Jennifer shares her tips on how to get out of the slump so you can keep moving forward and stay motivated on your projects.

Show Notes and Mentions

-Search for tutorials on my blog, HistoricalSewing.com

-Start research with my Pinterest boards: @jenrosbrugh

Be sure to subscribe to the podcast!

Find all episodes here: https://historicalsewing.com/podcast

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015 Try Something New

Episode 15

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 • Duration 18:16

Occasionally we get quite wrapped up in our main area of crafting. Right? Yet, other hobbies and interests in the creative fields call to us. You know, that “someday I want to learn” [fill in the blank] thought.

We’re all about sewing around here. But every once in a while we want to tackle something different. A different skill, a new craft. We humans are wildly creative and multi-faceted. Our lives would be boring to keep to one main focus.

Today I want to give you some inspiration and a kick in the pants to pursue that craft or hobby that continually calls to you but that you keep pushing away. Stop that! Let’s make a point to finally attempt it – no matter what level of success we achieve. It might very well stick with us for the rest of our lives or go into time out forever. At least you tried! Now get going – Cheers!

Show Notes and Mentions

Examples for you to consider:

Embroidery
Tambour (embroidery)
Beading
Knitting/Crochet
Quilting
Trim Techniques
Home Decor
Ornaments
Ribbon Flowers
Tatting
Cross Stitch/Needlework
Painting
Canning
Baking/Cooking
Shoe Making

–Blog post on Jennifer’s learning to knit

-Jennifer teaches sewing at the Historical Sewing School

-The online knitted lace class Jennifer loves – at BluPrint (no affiliate) – Heirloom Lace Edgings with Franklin Habit

–The Ornament Girl website and follow her on Instagram

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