Have you ever gotten an idea which seemed both wonderful and impossible? Even crazy? That is the story of this lace-making project.

I sewed a historical reproduction of a stunning black Victorian corset, from Jill Salen's "Corsets" book! Hand-made lace, pattern-making...

In 2021 I made corsets, shoes, and lots of garments! Here I give the run down of what what went wrong, and what went right!

How I sewed a silk 18th century jacket from a pattern I draped on my DIY dress form! Hidden lacing, winged cuffs, hidden boning.

My latest project is an online corset-making course, that covers everything you need to know to make your very own stunning, custom-fit...

Here are my answers to common historical costuming and corsetry questions! Enjoy!

What is Pattern Draping? Ever since making my DIY dress form, I have wanted to drape a historical pattern. It technically wasn't my first...

I made my own Victorian-inspired Chelsea boots! In this article I explain the process, from the patterning the the final details!

Since I was a little girl, I have always wanted to make my own shoes. I even made a pair of ballet toe shoes out of duct tape one time. But