Making an Edwardian hat from a $2 sun hat with cotton voile, lace, ribbon ostrich feathers and silk pansies.
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Black Edwardian Gown layers
There are many many layers of clothing that go into an Edwardian outfit. More than you would think. Here are the layers for my black Edwardian gown.
Suffragettes are so inspiring
In 2020 the United States will mark 100 years of women’s suffrage. Only 100 years. In those 100 years human rights have taken giant steps forward, and we have a long way to go.
Tutorial: setting in sleeves
Setting in sleeves by hand takes a bit longer but gives a much nicer look for vintage a historic clothes. Video 1: short intro, and my dog’s nose Video 2: showing the hand sewing stitch for attaching a sleeve. Video 3: showing how to hand stitch the gathered top of the sleeve. The finished sleeve…Continue reading Tutorial: setting in sleeves
1903 shirtwaist part 2
Finishing the blouse – plotting the neckline and sleeve ruffles