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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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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- Jan 13
- 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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- Apr 29, 2022
- 6 min
How to Lace Up a Corset (For Beginners)
Want to learn to lace up a corset by yourself? I'm here to help! In this video, you will learn first how to lace up the corset itself...
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- Apr 15, 2022
- 7 min
Making 1820’s Boots by Hand
In this post, we will explore 1820's shoe making - completely by hand!
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- Apr 1, 2022
- 5 min
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, 2022
- 4 min
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 4, 2022
- 5 min
How to Sew Eyelets by Hand | Quick and Simple Technique | Historical Sewing
Have you ever wanted to make hand-stitched eyelets, but didnt know where to begin? In my latest pair of Regency stays, I wanted them to...
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- Jan 14, 2022
- 7 min
How I Sewed Hand-Made Lace For My Victorian Corset | Historical Sewing, Broiderie-Anglais
Have you ever gotten an idea which seemed both wonderful and impossible? Even crazy? That is the story of this lace-making project.
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- Jan 7, 2022
- 14 min
Here’s How I Recreated a Real Victorian Corset | 1890’s Corset-Making | Historical Sewing
I sewed a historical reproduction of a stunning black Victorian corset, from Jill Salen's "Corsets" book! Hand-made lace, pattern-making...
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- Dec 29, 2021
- 8 min
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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