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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 7, 20245 min read
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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Mar 8, 20245 min read
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, 20246 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20236 min read
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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Aug 25, 20232 min read
Mom of Five | Week of Sewing
Hello! I am mom of five, and this video will take you along for a week or two sewing of my sewing life! Sewing is one of my creative art...
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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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Jan 13, 20239 min read
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, 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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Sep 30, 20229 min read
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, 20229 min read
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 19, 202211 min read
Sewing a Vintage Swim Suit | 1940’s Swim Wear
Sewing a vintage swim suit doesn't have to be hard! In this video, I will be showing you how I made a 1940's inspired swim suit, using a...
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Aug 5, 202210 min read
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, 202212 min read
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, 202211 min read
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, 20228 min read
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, 20226 min read
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, 20229 min read
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, 20224 min read
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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