Sewing (another) 1940s Summer Dress from Scratch
Honestly I thought the pink dress turned out well, but I am OBSESSED with the black floral summer dress I made recently. Again inspired by… Read More »Sewing (another) 1940s Summer Dress from Scratch
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Flirted so hard… that I ended up sewing a 1940s dress
After months of posting on YouTube and Instagram and shamefully neglecting my blog – I’m back, and with a very exiting project to show you.… Read More »Flirted so hard… that I ended up sewing a 1940s dress
Dancing in 1870s Style at the First Bustle Era Victorian Ball, Bath
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 Changed in the 19th Century
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
The Making of an 1870s Ensemble – Day Dress & Ball Gown
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
Making a Victorian Bustle Cage from Scratch (+ Free PDF)
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)
1860s Victorian Ball Bath 2024 – My First Historical Costume Event
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!
How to Research Historical Fashion for Accurate Costume Recreation
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
Thriftflip: Transforming a Lace Dress into a Mantilla/Chapel Veil (& WHY do we veil anyway?)
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
Embroidered Lavender Blossoms
This is the easiest way to embroider lavender blossoms: all you need is two basic embroidery stitches, and some purple and green embroidery floss! The… Read More »Embroidered Lavender Blossoms