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.

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!

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.

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...

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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