Steampunk from a Victorian Costumer’s Standpoint

Guest Article by Valarie LaBore Editor’s Note:  When I first came to know Val she was all into Steampunk. Being hesitant but intrigued with this up-and-coming genre I found myself attending her class on the subject a few years ago at Costume College. This article is her condensed version of that class.   First off, Read More...

Fabric Choices for 19th C. Costumes – Part 1 – Linen

I think linen is lovely even though I don’t use it much. I’ve had to almost force myself to sew with it. But why? My very first truly historical costume (not counting that blue velvet Italian Renaissance gown or any other Halloween stuff) was an 1880 polonaise courtesy of Past Patterns. You know the pattern. Read More...