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Historical hair care is the only reason I've been able to grow my dry, chin-length hair down to my tailbone.
And unfortunately, historical haircare advice seems to be pretty hard to find.
My goal for this blog is to compile all the information I've learned that has massively helped my hair health and growth, and give it to my audience in a no-nonsense collection of blogs.
If you're struggling to grow your hair, or are experiencing thinning and breakage, check out my articles below to learn how Victorian women were able to grow hair to their feet without modern products!
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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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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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Apr 1, 20225 min read
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, 20224 min read
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 25, 20221 min read
Making Time to Sew as a Mom | Tips from a Mom of Four
As a mom of four who loves sewing, I have learned tips and tricks to make more time in my day for the creative hobby I love.
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Feb 11, 20227 min read
How to Make Regency Stays | Why These are Different Than Any Other Corset!
Let's learn how to make a Regency corset! How to insert bust gussets, install a wooden busk, and create corset cording easily!
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Jan 28, 20228 min read
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!
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Dec 29, 20218 min read
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, 20215 min read
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, 20213 min read
My Online Course - "Victorian Custom Corset-Making" 30% Off Sale
My latest project is an online corset-making course, that covers everything you need to know to make your very own stunning, custom-fit...
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Dec 1, 20215 min read
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, 20215 min read
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...
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Oct 11, 20214 min read
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, 20215 min read
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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Aug 17, 20215 min read
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.
2,234 views
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May 28, 20218 min read
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.
17,430 views
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May 15, 20215 min read
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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May 2, 20216 min read
Making a Leather Bag by Hand
I'm going to walk you all through how to make a leather overnight bag by hand, using an awesome kit from Tandy leather!
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Apr 8, 20215 min read
How to Sew Wool Diaper Covers | Longies and Soakers
Anyone who has researched cloth diapering knows there are seemingly infinite methods, types, and systems. Overwhelming, to say the least.
7,659 views
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Mar 8, 20212 min read
Sewing Vintage-Inspired Baby Clothes
I have never found out the gender of my babies before their birth, and I must say, the historical world was pro when it came to gender...
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