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Faux French Seams
Tuesday’s Tutorial: Faux French Seams I discovered this technique by accident, when I was in a pickle and couldn’t figure out how to finish a seam so the raw edges wouldn’t show. Up until that point, I’d used French seams … Continue reading
Posted in Tuesday's Tips & Tricks
Tagged Basics, Lingerie, Modern Garments, Tuesday, Victorian
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Elegantly Frugal Costumes
Thursday’s Book Review: Elegantly Frugal Costumes by Shirley Dearing
Posted in Thursday's Book Reviews
Tagged 18th Century, Book Review, Edwardian, Regency, Renaissance, Thursday, Victorian
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1831 French Evening Gowns
Friday’s Fashion Plate: 1831 French Evening Gowns Today we have a pair of French gowns that are most likely for evening. With this era, it can sometimes be difficult to tell, but the low, off-the-shoulder necklines, the short, puffed sleeves, … Continue reading
A Plethora of Petticoats
Women have worn petticoats for centuries. We still do, in a manner of speaking. They’re no longer made of cotton (usually) but our modern half-slips are the equivalent of the historic petticoat. Until the 19th century, a petticoat was simply … Continue reading
The Phantom of the Opera Costumes in Miniature—”Point of No Return”
Wednesday’s Project The Phantom of the Opera in Miniature—”Point of No Return”—Completed! Awhile back I posted about my plans to make a series of outfits for the Gene doll: costumes from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera. (Please … Continue reading
Posted in Wednesday's Projects
Tagged 18th Century, Dolls, Phantom of the Opera, Replica, Victorian, Wednesday
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Making a Balayeuse
Unheard of in modern times, the balayeuse was a common element of the Victorian woman’s wardrobe. But what exactly is a balayeuse? How does it work? And more importantly, how can you create one? In this new tutorial, you’ll find … Continue reading
1869 Visiting Dresses
Friday’s Fashion Plates: 1869 Visiting Dresses Here is a fashion plate from an 1869 issue of The Englishwoman’s Domestic Magazine. It contains two visiting dresses, one of which uses a remarkable color combination.
Complete Guide to Needlework
Thursday’s Book Review: Complete Guide to Needlework by Reader’s Digest Rating 4 stars = Satisfactory Description A complete guide to the many arts of needlework, including embroidery, crocheting, knitting, quilting, and lace-making.
Posted in Thursday's Book Reviews
Tagged Book Review, Modern Garments, Thursday, Victorian
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1889 Summer Dresses
Friday’s Fashion Plates 1889 Summer Dresses These two dresses come from an American fashion plate and are described only as being for late summer. They are certainly day dresses and might be considered visiting toilettes or walking dresses.