How I Make My Own Skirts With 5 Kids and a Chaotic Life
Come along on a hectic journey as I embark on the task of making an accordion pleated skirt, inspired by the timeless grace of the Edwardian
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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!
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- Mar 8
- 5 min
How I Make All my Own Clothes With 5 Kids and No Time
I have been making all of my own clothes for about 5 years now, and I also have 5 kids and little to no free time. So how do I make all...
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- Jan 28
- 6 min
I Froze My Fingers to Sew This TV Show Skirt
In this video, I will share with you how I froze my fingers to sew this TV show skirt! Inspired by the beautifully tailored 1930's...
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- Dec 1, 2023
- 2 min
Making the Perfect Pleated Skirt | Chat with George Kalajian
In part 2 of the interview with George Kalajian, we talk about making the perfect pleated skirt!
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- Nov 24, 2023
- 2 min
Is the American Fashion Industry Dying? | NY Fashion Expert Weighs In
Is the American fashion industry dying? In Part 1 of my chat with George Kalajian, we cover this topic among many others!
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- Nov 11, 2023
- 6 min
I Made 1920's Inspired Shoes by Hand | Why Everyone is Creative
Come along for the experience of how I made flapper shoes by hand - ASMR sounds included! This is a cozy look at the hand shoe making...
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- Oct 27, 2023
- 8 min
Five Little Known Benefits of Corsets
I have experienced 3 years of daily corset wearing, and here I will share 5 surprising benefits of corset wearing for emotional...
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- Jul 22, 2023
- 4 min
How to Sew Your Own Clothes From Scratch (For Beginners!)
In this video, we will learn how to sew your own clothes from scratch! I have been sewing nearly all of my own clothes from scratch for
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- May 12, 2023
- 4 min
I Made a Regency Dress From 1805 for My Pregnancy
In my latest pregnancy, I made a Regency dress from a historical 1805 pattern as part of my maternity wardrobe! In this video I will share..
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- Jan 13, 2023
- 9 min
I Made Hand-Crafted Oxford Shoes. Was it Worth It?
This was a crazy idea. I made my husband a pair of hand crafted oxford shoes, using traditional materials and techniques, including...
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- Oct 21, 2022
- 8 min
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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- Sep 30, 2022
- 9 min
1940’s Bra-Making
Want to learn about 1940's bra making? I recently sewed two vintage 1940's nursing bras, and here you can join me for the process!
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- Sep 2, 2022
- 9 min
Free Vintage 1950’s Bra Pattern! | Here’s How to Use it
I have a free vintage bra pattern for you to use! You may remember a couple months ago when I drafted and sewed my very own 1950's style...
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- Aug 5, 2022
- 10 min
I Made Downton Abbey Shoes by Hand! | 1920's Shoe-Making
I recently finished making a pair of "Downton Abbey" inspired 1920's shoes by hand! Join me on the daunting, fun, and at times terrifying...
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- Jul 22, 2022
- 12 min
Fabric for Historical Sewing || Supplies for Sewing
There are already so many supplies needed for sewing, and the question of what fabric to use has mystified many seamstresses. Read on!
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- Jul 8, 2022
- 11 min
How I Made a 1950’s Longline Bullet Bra
In this video, I walk you through how to make a bullet bra! My latest project was a 1950's longline bullet bra, and I absolutely love it!
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- Jun 24, 2022
- 8 min
Vintage Bras Are Way Better Than Modern Bras - Here's Why
I recently designed and sewed a vintage bra, and have learned a lot from the experience! Namely - why vintage bras are so much better than..
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- Jun 10, 2022
- 6 min
How to Lace a Corset with the Three-Lace Method (The Secret to a Historical Hourglass Figure)
Do you love corsets, but struggle to achieve that Victorian hourglass shape? In this video, I am going to show you my historical corset...
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- May 27, 2022
- 9 min
How I Made a Hand-Embroidered Civil War Era Corset
I will be sharing how I recreated a civil war era corset, complete with hand embroidery and tons of bone flossing!
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- May 13, 2022
- 4 min
Making a Hand Carved Corset Busk
Here I will share how I made a hand carved corset busk as a total beginner! Thanks to Rebecca of Wild Rose Atelier for gifting...
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