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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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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- 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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- Aug 31, 2021
- 5 min
I Made a Nursing Dress and So Can You | Shift Dress Sewing
I made a breastfeeding-friendly shift dress using an invisible zipper technique! Read and watch to see how to do it!
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- Aug 17, 2021
- 5 min
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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- Aug 2, 2021
- 5 min
How to Make a Circle Skirt | Modes4U Fabric Review
The following project is a historically-inspired circle skirt made from eight gores of fabric, with a skirt-placket closure. Skirt...
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- Jul 19, 2021
- 4 min
Here's How I Made a Victorian Corded Corset
The following is a highly condensed description of the making of my latest Victorian corded corset. This corset is the subject of a...
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- Jun 21, 2021
- 7 min
A Tale of Two Corsets | Making Victorian and 18th Century Corset Mock ups
Are you interested in the practical differences between Victorian vs. 18th century corsets! This article is for you!
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- Jun 11, 2021
- 6 min
I Wore a Corset During my Entire Pregnancy and Here's What I Learned
I want to share with you all my experience wearing a corset during the entirety of my latest pregnancy! Why did I do this, and what did...
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- Jan 7, 2021
- 4 min
Making an 18th Century-Inspired Nightgown
It seems I have a problem with chemise-type garments. I assume they will be an easy project, and then they end up . . . hard. Very hard.
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- Dec 21, 2020
- 3 min
How I Sewed an 18th Century Dressing Gown
I have now been wearing this dressing gown for almost two months and I love it. I made it especially for postpartum wear, and it helps me...
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- Dec 5, 2020
- 2 min
Making an 18th Century Dressing Gown | Pattern Drafting
I created this dressing gown to wear after the birth of my newest baby, in those early postpartum days when simply getting dressed takes...
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