I followed the directions in The Workwoman's Guide (1838):
Figure 23, upper right corner |
Ta da! |
I made them out of Lamb's Pride wool, though looking back I should have used something finer, but they get the job done. I thought orange would be a fun color to go with my navy and white striped stockings made from the Kannik's Korner Pattern KK-6001.
Finer stripped stockings were more common than the thick striped stockings most Civil War vendors sell. I bought this 100% cotton knit from eBay.
Nice! I've been keeping my eyes open for garter options, so nice to see your. I agree, I think they will look nice with those stockings! :) Love stripes.
ReplyDeleteThanks! It's a fun surprise to show people when they ask what you're wearing underneath.
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing! I'm so glad you started a blog!
ReplyDeleteVery cute!
ReplyDeleteIm a historical interpreter who works at a living history museum thats foccus is 1838 New Enghland. This pattern is perfect! Now I don't have to hide from visitors to yank my stockings up every 5mins, haha. Thank you
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