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This is a follow-up to my last post where I talked about evidence and examples of indigo dyed work pants in the 19th century. I set out to make the most common sort of pair of denim work pants of the 1880s into the 90s as I could figure. A lot of fabric sold as "denim" these days is too light weight or not the right weave at all. I was able to locate a bit of denim that was, indeed, a heavy cotton drill and a good dark indigo dye. I've found Past Patterns #014 to be a good base for mid to…

With white shirt, blue pants, tote and brown shoes

Jeans with suspenders