Earlier this month I was privileged to attend the PriorAttire Victorian Ball in Bath for the second time. This year the dress code was First… Read More »Dancing in 1870s Style at the First Bustle Era Victorian Ball, Bath
How fashion evolved over the course of the 19th century, and how to recognise which dress belongs to which period. Over the 19th century fashion… Read More »How Fashion Changed in the 19th Century
In preparation for the annual victorian ball in Bath (hosted by Izabela from Priorattire), I had to make an outfit from the first bustle era,… Read More »The Making of an 1870s Ensemble – Day Dress & Ball Gown
I’m prepping for an 1870s ball, and the first step was to construct a bustle cage! I didn’t use the pattern, and the process was… Read More »Making a Victorian Bustle Cage from Scratch (+ Free PDF)
Let’s set up a beautiful rose-themed set of bullet journal spreads for the month of June! Download your free BuJo theme idea list here. My… Read More »Bullet Journal Rose-Theme Setup for June: PWM + Free PDF!
I sewed an 1860s ball gown and went to the Victorian Ball in Bath! After months of sewing, come to a magical weekend of historical promenades and dancing!
Set up your monthly reading journal spreads with me! To match the springtime vibe we’re going with soft pastels, romantic patterns, and whimsical scrap-booking techniques.… Read More »READING JOURNAL PWM: Essential Spreads to Get the Most Out of Your Book BuJO
During the design stage of a costume, I would say 90% of my time is spent searching the internet for inspiration: fashion plates, photos, and… Read More »How to Research Historical Fashion for Accurate Costume Recreation
One of my favorite BuJo setups I’ve done to date: my spring florals theme for April! I was inspired by the amazing setup Shayda Campbell… Read More »2024 April Bullet Journal Setup + Best BuJo Themes for Spring!
Transforming a thrifted lace dress into a chapel veil/lace mantilla – how to make beautiful church veils at home. Why do Catholic women veil in the 21st century