How to Make an 18th century Shirt- Part 3

Want to learn to make an 18th century shirt? Join us for part 3 of 4 in our Shirt Sew Along!

The shirt served as the inner most garment and was worn throughout history to protect the outer clothing from the dirt and oil of the body. It was constructed using simple stitches from squares and rectangles and most commonly made of bleached, unbleached, checked & sometimes striped linen. This garment was meant to be washed rigorously after wearing so durable stitches were prioritized to make sure the shirt would last.

This sew along is meant as a companion to our shirt pattern sizes S/M - 4X/5X: (we added an extra size!) https://burnleyandtrowbridge.com/coll... but the techniques we demonstrate are perfect for any 18th century shirt in the works!

For a full list of supplies check here: https://burnleyandtrowbridge.com/coll...

Part 3 Covers:
0:00 Introduction
4:44 Cut Neckline and Bosom Slit
14:52 Lay in Neck Gussets
17:28 Apply Shoulder Reinforcements
26:00 Apply Inner Neck Gussets
27:32 Apply Neckband

Stitches Used:
Backstitch:    • Historic Fashion Tutorial Series: Bac...  
Hem Stitch:    • Historic Fashion Tutorial Series: Hem...  
Running Stitch for gathering & basting:    • Historic Fashion Tutorial Series: Run...  

Use the hashtag #showyourshirts to share your makes!

Other videos in this Sew Along:
Part 1:    • How to Make an 18th century Shirt- Pa...  
Part 2:    • How to Make an 18th century Shirt- Pa...  
Part 4:    • How to Make an 18th century Shirt- Pa...  

Have you been thinking about sewing an 18th century wardrobe (or a history bounding one)? Are you getting into hand sewing? Join us for our Historical Sew Along Series and get dressed from Top to Toe!    • Sew Alongs