An 1890's Inspired Silk Shirtwaist Blouse

Today I'm letting the October breeze carry us back to the 1890's once again for a late Victorian inspired sewing project! I decided to transform some beautiful figured silk into an 1890's inspired shirtwaist blouse with puffed sleeves and plenty of gathering. And yes, the pumpkins are out! Silk from Silk Baron (not spon) : https://www.silkbaron.com/product_p/1627.htm I used 2 yards with a little left over for some hat ribbons or some such ✨ Music and Sound Effects from Epidemic Sound. Thank you Patrons! Need to make a block pattern? There are many options, and I talk about several in this playlist! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weIdvU0g4tk&list=PLxmC6PRxKKf_2gZzEIthYikg-u-Vr6pbT Where I get my pattern drafting paper: https://atlaslevy.3dcartstores.com/Paper_c_13.html (not sponsored) More from me? Want to help me continue making more videos? Listen to me ramble on in a monthly podcast? Watch an additional project video each month? Peruse my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheClosetHistorian Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theclosethistorian/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/bmesposito/ But wait there's more! A PO BOX finally wahoo! First, a disclaimer: So many of you have kindly offered to send me things, including vintage items you may have inherited, and I am so honored you would think of me and of course I do adore vintage treasures, however, unfortunately I only have so much storage space currently! So there is a chance that if something jus