Hey! I'm Katherine, and I create historical, natural hair care videos, and historical hand-made fashion videos. I share the tips that I have personally used to grow my hair from chin to hip length, as well as how I sew my historical, vintage-inspired wardrobe. Check out my blog below!

Feb 4, 20233 min read

How to Sew a Long Pleated Skirt With NO Pattern | Beginner Historical Sewing

In this video, I will be showing how to sew a long pleated skirt! This is a very beginner friendly project, in no small part due to the...

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Oct 21, 20228 min read

10 Tips for How to Actually Make a Hand-Sewn Wardrobe

I'm here to share 10 tips with you that will change your sewing practice!

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Apr 1, 20225 min read

How to Sew Edwardian Split Drawers

In this post, we will learn how to sew a pair of Edwardian split drawers!

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Mar 3, 20224 min read

How to Draft Edwardian Underwear

In this post, we will learn how to draft a pattern for Edwardian underwear - specifically, split drawers! We will be using a drafting ...

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Feb 25, 20221 min read

Making Time to Sew as a Mom | Tips from a Mom of Four

As a mom of four who loves sewing, I have learned tips and tricks to make more time in my day for the creative hobby I love.

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Feb 11, 20227 min read

How to Make Regency Stays | Why These are Different Than Any Other Corset!

Let's learn how to make a Regency corset! How to insert bust gussets, install a wooden busk, and create corset cording easily!

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Jan 28, 20228 min read

Postpartum Belly Wrap Tutorial From a Mom of Four | How to Sew and Tie a Benkung Belly Bind

In this video, I will be showing how to make your own simple postpartum belly wrap - known as a Benkung belly bind!

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Dec 29, 20218 min read

Historical Sewing Projects of 2021 | Corset-making, Shoe-Making, and Garment Sewing

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!

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Dec 14, 20215 min read

Hand-Made 18th Century Jacket | Historical Sewing Project

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

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Dec 7, 20213 min read

My Online Course - "Victorian Custom Corset-Making" 30% Off Sale

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

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Dec 1, 20215 min read

How to Learn Historical Costuming, Wear a Corset Discreetly, and More! | Sewing Q and A

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

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Nov 25, 20215 min read

Draping an 18th Century Bodice on My DIY Dress Form

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...

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Oct 11, 20214 min read

Vintage Sewing Machine 101

I own three vintage machines and they are my favourite machines to use . Not only do they look much prettier on camera, they work so much...

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Sep 26, 20215 min read

Making a Simple Edwardian Blouse

This article is about how I made a modernized version of an Edwardian blouse. How I drafted the pattern, created millions of pin-tucks, and

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Aug 17, 20215 min read

How I Made a Modernized 18th Century Zipper Corset | Modes4U Fabric Review

Here is how I made a modernized 18th century zipper-corset. Also read my thoughts on Modes4U fabric, which I used for this project.

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May 28, 20218 min read

I Made the "Bootstrap Fashion" DIY Dress Form: Is it Worth the Hype?

I've heard a lot of good things about the Bootstrap Fashion DIY dress form pattern, and decided to try it out for myself.

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May 15, 20215 min read

All About Pattern Drafting

This article is all about pattern drafting: why it is great, how to learn, tools and supplies you need, different types of drafting, etc.

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May 2, 20216 min read

Making a Leather Bag by Hand

I'm going to walk you all through how to make a leather overnight bag by hand, using an awesome kit from Tandy leather!

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Apr 8, 20215 min read

How to Sew Wool Diaper Covers | Longies and Soakers

Anyone who has researched cloth diapering knows there are seemingly infinite methods, types, and systems. Overwhelming, to say the least.

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Mar 7, 20212 min read

Sewing Vintage-Inspired Baby Clothes

I have never found out the gender of my babies before their birth, and I must say, the historical world was pro when it came to gender...

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