Author Archives: Lisha Vidler

About Lisha Vidler

I am a sewing instructor living near Memphis, Tennessee.

1817 Green Walking Dress

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

Friday’s Fashion Plate 1817 Walking Dress Today we have a walking dress from La Belle Aseemblée, 1817.

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The Fashion Designer’s Directory of Shape & Style

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

Thursday’s Book Review: The Fashion Designer’s Directory of Shape and Style by Simon Travers-Spencer & Zarida Zaman Rating 4 stars = Satisfactory Description A visual guide to the main aspects of fashion design. This book includes a myriad of mix-and-match … Continue reading →

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Guard Your Lingerie!

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

Tuesday’s Tips & Tricks Guard Your Lingerie! We’ve all had a blouse or dress whose neckline simply wouldn’t stay in place. Every time it shifts, your bra straps peek out, causing embarrassment and awkwardness. What can be done? Well, you … Continue reading →

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Crimson Pisa Dress

Posted on May 29, 2011 by

Sunday’s Someday Project Crimson Pisa Dress Several years ago, I came around the corner at the Masters of Florence exhibit in Memphis and found myself face to face with a gown from 1560. The dress is extremely old and the … Continue reading →

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Corset Myths

Posted on May 22, 2011 by

We’ve just posted a brand new two-part article: Exploring the Myths of Corsets. Did women really achieve 13-inch waists? Did they remove their lower ribs in order to get a smaller waist? Were corsets truly painful and restrictive? Did women … Continue reading →

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18th Century Undergarments: pt III

Posted on May 18, 2011 by

Wednesday’s Project 18th Century Undergarments: pt III Over the last few weeks, we’ve been looking at the set of undergarments I made to go with my Robe à l’Anglaise: a shift, a pair of stays, pocket hoops, and petticoat. Today … Continue reading →

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Apologies!

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

It’s just come to my attention that two of our recent blog posts are receiving “Not Found” error messages when you click on either the title link or the “Continue Reading” link. (Last Thursday’s book review: Tidings From the 18th … Continue reading →

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Tidings From the 18th Century

Posted on May 12, 2011 by

Thursday’s Book Review Tidings From the 18th Century: Colonial American How-To and Living History by Beth Gilgun     Rating 5 stars = Shiny! Description Written as a series of letters to a companion, this book discusses life in the … Continue reading →

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18th Century Undergarments: pt II

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

Wednesday’s Project 18th Century Undergarments—Part II Last week we began to examine the set of 18th century undergarments I’d made to go with my Robe à l’Anglaise. I made a shift, a pair of stays, a set of pocket hoops, … Continue reading →

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1869 Jade & White Dress

Posted on May 8, 2011 by

Sunday’s Someday Project 1869 Jade & White Dress While browsing antique fashion plates one day, I came across this. See the dress on the right? I love the shape of the gown as it transitions from hoop to bustle. I … Continue reading →

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