Sewing
How to Make an Edwardian Flannel Blouse
Now that I have sewn a few skirts, the matching uppers are missing. So I decided to sew an Edwardian blouse. Especially because I thought that this is a little easier to do than a body-hugging shirtwaist. However, this was…
Making-of an Edwardian Petticoat
I stumbled upon Armenian lace as a new to me technique of making lace (see right pin), and thought an Edwardian petticoat would be the perfect project to try out such a new technique. If it doesn’t go well, I’ll…
Can a Victorian walking Skirt be made of less than 2m of fabric?
Do you have a fabric stash? Well, if you are somewhat like me, you have one and usually don’t use any of those fabrics. Often they just don’t quite fit the project at hand. But I made it a point…
A Victorian Walking Skirt to Celebrate Spring
The Victorians had quite a fascination for nature, incorporating prints of flowers and animals into their dress. Often even incorporating the real stuffed animal to the outfit. While I’m a little appalled by the latter, I really get the fascination…
Recreating Edwardian Undergarments: The Bustle Pad
An important part of historical fashion are the undergarments. It not only ensures that the expensive outerwear does not lie directly on the body, increases comfort, but also that the desired silhouette is achieved. Padding to create more volume,…
I have Brought a Treadle Sewing Machine Back to Life Again
What completes the feeling of historically correct sewing more than using a 100-year-old treadle sewing machine? In my eyes, not much. For this reason, I was on the lookout for a machine for a while, until I received one as…
