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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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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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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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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 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 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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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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Apr 15, 20227 min read
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, 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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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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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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Sep 14, 20216 min read
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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