Sewing historical clothing

The Edwardian era is my favorite historical era at the moment 😀 and also the era I know the most about. I try to make all my Edwardian clothes as historically accurate as possible using Edwardian sewing techniques. So I thought I’d write a list about popular Edwardian sewing details and why they were used. … Continue reading 10 Edwardian Sewing Details + Why They Were Used →

Are a fan of historical clothing or attend cosplay events or elaborate balls, you can make your own dress using a Victorian dress patterns. I have included patterns for daily wear as well as formal wear.

Once I had my underpinnings set I decided to make the skirt, so I could be sure that when my bodice was constructed it would fit over all of the skirt layers and still be able to close at the waist…

11 tips how on to wear vintage and historical clothing in your everyday life without making people thinking you’re crazy or old-fashioned! 😉 Do you want to wear your beautiful vintage and historical dresses in your everyday life? But you don’t want to look too costumey or old-fashioned? Below I share 11 tips on how … Continue reading 11 Tips On How To Dress Vintage & Historical Without Looking Too Costumey →

Join me as I create a civil war era 'working women's' petticoat. I go over how to do a flat fell seem, a whip stitch and just a plain how I made the whole th...

After making a video on AI sewing pattern scams, I read every single one of your comments + experiences on it. If you haven't seen that reel, it is pinned to my profile! But still in the comments I sometimes see people making arguments for these listings not being faceless groups or bots and being Indie designers. I hope this will clear some of that up! My Instagram comments are not the place to debate the ethics of AI, so please feel free to have a healthy conversation with people in…

This is a list of primary sources for historical costumers – like antique books & newspapers – that I’ve found over the past few decades and that I find most helpful when researching a new topic – with a focus on the Edwardian era. And there are also links to free antique sewing patterns for … Continue reading Free Patterns & Primary Sources For Historical Costumers →

Learn how to make a drawstring closure on your Edwardian petticoat. The Edwardian drawstring closure is fast and easy to sew. And what’s best: you don’t have to sew a placket! 😀 Related: 6 Ways How To Sew A Placket – Historical Sewing This Edwardian petticoat drawstring closure is based on an antique Edwardian petticoat. … Continue reading How To Sew An Edwardian Petticoat Drawstring Closure →

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A step-by-step tutorial of how to sew an 18th century petticoat, perfect for history-bounding looks.

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If you love the look of Victorian sweaters but don't want to knit one: here's my tutorial on how to turn a modern into an 1890s sweater!

67.8K likes, 749 comments. “Replying to @Sanya San before drawers were worn- starting in 1800, nothing at all was worn under petticoats. drawers were always “split” or open, till well into the 1890’s. i am truly begging y’all to try and just follow the smallest thread of logic here. the outfit i am wearing is the work clothes of a lower middle class woman- who needs to go about her life as anyone else needs to. i wore clothes like this, corset and all to work every day for half a decade…

Nightgown, Ladies’ Home Journal- 1907

‘ I am sure she was well dressed […] for I cannot remember what she had on.’ (Household Companion, 1909) Edwardian women were advised not to neglect the importance of dress: ‘Suit your dresses to the occasions upon which they are to be used’ (Household Companion, 1909). ‘A trailing gown of velvet and lace is … Continue reading How To Dress In The Edwardian Era →

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About this item Includes sewing templates, sizing guidelines, and easy to follow instructions to create (1) nightgown, (1) corset, and (1) bum pad. 18th century undergarments historical costume for women can be made in sizes 6, 8, 10, 12, and 14. Create a historically accurate costume for your theatrical production, reenactment, or costume party with this Simplicity sewing pattern! Recommended fabrics for this women's historical undergarment sewing pattern include broadcloth, cotton types…