In January or February of 2020 I made it my goal to create Dicken’s Fair outfits for myself, my daughter, her friend and her friend’s mother. We all LOVE going to the Great Dicken’s Christmas Fair together every year and I was determined to go in costume with each of them in costume as well. It’s just so much more fun, in costume. Who knew at the time, that our plans would be derailed by a certain global pandemic. So, of course, I started with the underpinnings. What one wears beneath the clothing helps create the silhouette and make the look more authentic. I had previously made myself victorian drawers and a shift, that I wore under my 1830’s costume, so the next thing would be a corset.
This sewing room belonged to Sarah Winchester, the woman responsible for the extraordinary 160-room Winchester Mystery House.
Looking back over most of my sewing projects from the past year or so, it's pretty clear I'm still on a Frosting kick. When I'm not testing our own patterns and feel like tucking into something at home, I've been gravitating towards more "frivolous" (read: fun) makes; projects that let me really sink my teeth […]
This padded hexagonal box with its unusual closure was illustrated in an 1867 Godey's Lady's Book. Barbara has redesigned it and written instructions so you can create it too. Use it for sewing, jewelry, or other special treasures. Barbara will show you how to choose your fabrics, make the templates and complete all th
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I made myself a Victorian bicycle sweater out of 100 % wool knit fabric and there was enough to make a matching beret, too!
I first made a Victorian sewing box a few years ago, before kids and when I was living in Auckland. My LQS was "Patchworks of Ponsonby" whi...
Nothing embodies the word 'vintage' more than the Victorian era. See why with this list of 17 Free Victorian Sewing Patterns. Luxe and elegant!
After I completed my corded petticoat in 2019, I made a tucked petticoat to wear over it for additional floof. Below is a tutorial for my p...
Victorian Costume - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. A history of fashion and costume. The Victorian Age / Peter Chrisp. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized without permission in writing from the publisher.
Free and simple waistcoat pattern (system): https://sewguide.com/vest-free-pattern/For FAQs concerning the sewing process, have a look at the pinned comment....
Take a look at this beautiful Victorian Sewing Journal by Kathleen Bower. Video tour included.
Truly Victorian #110 - 1880's Late Victorian Corset Sewing Pattern. Fits waist 19" - 45" and bust 28" - 58" (A - DD cups). Civil War Corset Pattern. Victorian Corset Pattern.
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A blog about pattern making, designing, cutting - I post patterns from Victorian garment cutting books that are in the public domain.
