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Comments on: Glossary https://historicalsewing.com 19th Century Costuming for Those Who Dream of the Past Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:53:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Liz https://historicalsewing.com/glossary/comment-page-1#comment-270625 Wed, 24 Jul 2024 08:53:00 +0000 http://www.historicalsewing.com/?page_id=15#comment-270625 I am just guessing here, but the old system for money in England was pounds shillings and pence. I remember, seeing ‘d’ as a the denomination for pence, no idea why. So, I believe the different ‘d’s would suggest height of the coin to give a guide to turning up a hem rather than laboriously going round with a yard stick.

]]> By: Jennifer Rosbrugh https://historicalsewing.com/glossary/comment-page-1#comment-268696 Fri, 09 Feb 2024 17:29:16 +0000 http://www.historicalsewing.com/?page_id=15#comment-268696 In reply to Annie.

Not exactly sure, but it’s a measurement of some type. “diameter” perhaps??

]]> By: Annie https://historicalsewing.com/glossary/comment-page-1#comment-268695 Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:12:37 +0000 http://www.historicalsewing.com/?page_id=15#comment-268695 Hello,
I am looking for what the letter ‘d’ means next to a length of fabric referenced in an article about Jane Austen’s clothes and the adding of ribbon. Here’s the phrase she used ” 6d width at bottom, 3d or 4d at top”
Do you know what the ‘d’ stands for?
Many thnaks for any help you can give me.
Peace,
Annie

]]> By: Jennifer Rosbrugh https://historicalsewing.com/glossary/comment-page-1#comment-267818 Tue, 28 Nov 2023 03:00:57 +0000 http://www.historicalsewing.com/?page_id=15#comment-267818 In reply to Janet.

Not exactly sure. I know in the mid-19th century a seamstress could “turn a skirt” in which she ripped off the hem facing and waistband then turned the skirt around or “inside out” to make it like new. But beyond “turning” I’m not sure of another term. Good luck in your searching!

]]> By: Janet https://historicalsewing.com/glossary/comment-page-1#comment-267805 Sun, 26 Nov 2023 14:20:11 +0000 http://www.historicalsewing.com/?page_id=15#comment-267805 Hello,
What is the terminology) for deconstructing a garment, turning the inside out, and reconstructing it into a “just-like-new” garment? If you can direct me to more information, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you for your response.
Janet

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