Here's how it went when I tried making an Edwardian shirtwaist pattern from an actually Edwardian magazine.
#edwardianfashion #edwardianblousesewing #edwardiandress

The Ladies Home Journal actually sold patterns back in the day! Luckily the free historical patterns tumblr that we all know and love ( https://realhistoricalpatterns.tumblr... ) has some of those available to anyone willing to size up a tiny graphic and try out the pattern themselves. I am such a brave person. Here is what happened.

The picture says "TUCKS" my friends. Stay Salty!