Part One - Making three 1890s wire mesh bustle supports - 1897, 1898, 1899 patented reconstruction

[@frankortzen-abbott4199]

Fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

[@24Washington]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@albinocavewoman]

Very clever. I would love to see that Singer 29 Patcher in action! P.S. Your 31-15 is beautiful!

[@24Washington]

Thanks so much for the comment - well spotted!!! I just acquired my 29 this week :) It's such a glorious piece of sewing machinery! I'm expecting some parts on Tuesday, and will be making my way through many years of grease, dust, and who-knows-what-else. Just looking at it feels like I'm going to have to learn an entirely different construction language to my domestics and the 31-15. Hahaha. Speaking of the 31-15, I have a fair amount of video footage covering the work I did on it. Hopefully one day I'll be able to piece it all together for the wonderful people here. Thanks again for taking the time to write.

[@KelseyDrummer]

Wow such an interesting garment! As a sweaty girl I approve! Lol

[@angelaross1]

I have seen one in person in an antique mall.i really need to go back and take a photograph

[@24Washington]

That's amazing!!