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.

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...

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!

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...

Making Victorian Chelsea Boots

I made my own Victorian-inspired Chelsea boots! In this article I explain the process, from the patterning the the final details!

Making Victorian Ballet Flats - Simple Shoemaking

Since I was a little girl, I have always wanted to make my own shoes. I even made a pair of ballet toe shoes out of duct tape one time. But

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...

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

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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