Plague Doctor (free pattern)
In the last months I saw him on social media regularly: the Plague Doctor, often accompanied by the words 'Wash Your Hands'. I doubt that plague doctors ever said that, because in their time running water wasn't available for everyone. Besides: people didn't know about bacteria and viruses back in the days, so washing your hands wasn't common use. People knew you could get sick by having contact with another sick person, though. The plague doctor wore a leather gown, a mask with glass sight holes and a beak that was stuffed with flowers and herbs to hide the stench of reeking wounds, all to protect him from contamination by sick people.The long stick was for poking people to see if they had the plague and if they were still alive. In a way his gear looks like what we are still wearing nowadays when we have contact with people that are infected by dangerous contagious diseases. In my hospital we wear protecting gowns, special masks and goggles and glo...
Beautiful dress!!! I love the fabric and color you used! Congrats!
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Hugs and love from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
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DeleteWhat a pretty dress for a very lucky birthday girl! Thanks for linking up with us at the Oh My Heartsie Girls WW.
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Lysa xx
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DeleteSo lovely! Thanks for joining us at Oh My Heartsy Girl WW!
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DeleteGorgeous dress! Thanks for sharing at Oh My Heartsie Girls Wordless Wednesday :)
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DeleteThat is just lovely! It makes me wish I could sew better.
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DeleteWhat a beautiful dress. Every birthday girl loves to wear it! I will make it for my granddaughters.
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Love from Amsterdam
Dank je, Maartje! Groet terug uit Amsterdam!
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DeletePINNED. Love this little dress. Nice work. Linda Crafts a la Mode
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DeleteBeautiful dress!! Thanks for sharing on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday!! I've pinned this too!! Come back again next week and share your stuff!! I love having you!
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