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

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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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
–Redthreaded corset patterns and kits – Tell Cynthia you found her here!
–Bobbin lace info on Wikipedia
–Dress a Girl Around the World
 
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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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Perhaps you’ve been thinking about how to incorporate your love of historical fashion with your everyday lifestyle but find it challenging to wear a bustle dress to your weekly grocery store outing. You are not alone! So many of us in the historical costuming community have – for years! – been trying to add those styles of bygone days into our daily lives.
Jennifer gets us started in this episode with ideas on approaching this idea of #historybounding (a fairly new term) for our modern wardrobes with encouragement that YES! it can be done with comfort and functionality.
Show Notes and Mentions -Online classes at the Historical Sewing School 
–Podcast episode 002 on being creative when you’re not a designer
-Book: the curated closet by Anuschka Rees 
-Book: The Edwardian Modiste edited by Frances Grimble (yes, it’s really expensive now; look for a used copy or check your local library)
–Blog post on the Wearing History corset cover pattern made as a modern top
–Morgan Donner's blog post about HistoryBounding 
-Movie: Kate & Leopold 
 
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Aside from fabric and needle, thread is the other absolute necessary component for sewing. lol But is there thread that’s better than others?
Join Jennifer in this episode to find out her favorite threads to use for general sewing by machine and hand. Take notes for tips on colors, conditioners, and available quality products.
Show Notes and Mentions –Coats & Clark thread is one of my go-to as well as Gutermann threads.
-For using silk thread, YLI thread and Gutermann are recommended. Linen thread can be found at Burnley & Trowbridge.
-To practice your hand sewing with various threads, get started with my Hand Stitches for 18th Century Sewing Class.
-For special thread for sergers, I recommend Maxi-Lock, or Aurifil, or Gutermann Toldi Lock.
-Thread conditioners: beeswax or Thread Magic 
 
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Not every project needs to be a BIG one. Even in the process of sewing basic things there is the advantage of keeping the mind fresh, exploring new techniques, and finding the joy again – with no pressure to “perform.”
In this quick episode Jennifer gives a dose of encouragement where even if your current sewing is a bit boring, the consistency of moving forward can inspire and refresh you for new, bigger projects.
Show Notes and Mentions -Current (mundane) Burda dirndl pattern (B7057) I’m sewing.

–Wearing History Smooth Sailing Togs blouse and trousers
-Use the Truly Victorian TV170 petticoat pattern to work on your basic skills.
-The Victorian Undergarments online class to complete basic projects while keeping the forward momentum.
 
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.
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