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!

Jan 28, 2022
8 min

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!

1,006 views3 comments

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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Dec 14, 2021
5 min

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, 2021
3 min

Announcing My New Online Course!| "Victorian Custom Corset-Making"

My latest project is an online corset-making course, that covers everything you need to know to make your very own stunning, custom-fit Victorian corset, from start to finish. Read on and watch the video for all of the juicy details! Interested? I am offering an "early bird" discount, only until December 19, 2021. Use the code "EARLYBIRD" at checkout for 30% off the course! I can't wait to work with you! ENROLL IN THE COURSE HERE Purchasing this course gives you lifetime acce

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Dec 1, 2021
5 min

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, 2021
5 min

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 time draping, since I draped a pattern for my 18th century swim dress, but this was my first time draping with woven fabric. What is draping? Draping is a process of making a personalized pattern for your own body, but in a completely math and measurement-free way, unlike drafting. I have heard pattern draping likened unto "fairies creating

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Oct 11, 2021
4 min

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, 2021
5 min

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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Sep 14, 2021
6 min

Here’s How I Made Two Linen Shirts With One Yard of Fabric Each

In this article I explain the process of making two shirts: one beginner-friendly, and another that's more complex.

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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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Jul 6, 2021
5 min

Here's How I Made an 18th Century Corset Swim-Dress

I made an 18th century inspired corset swim dress. Here is how I did it.

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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...

4,857 views5 comments

May 28, 2021
8 min

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.

5,128 views0 comments

May 15, 2021
5 min

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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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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