Fashion Plates

"Once again your [sic] an angel for having the website for all those hopelessly addicted to the dresses of the Victorian Era. Also thanks for your Bustle Video which I will be watching over and over again." ~Dana R.

"Oh and love your website. I'm feeling very inspired." ~Janie Williams

"I need to tell you that I adore your blog! You have such wonderful advice, hints, how to's and so on!!! It is a great pleasure to read!!!" ~Gina White

"I want to start by saying that I love your website! I check almost daily to see if there are new posts, or to re-read other articles, and it's always wonderful just to get lost in the archives!" ~Kiyoshi Sugiyama

"I just LOVE your site. Your tutorials are excellent!!!" ~Freya

"I really enjoy your website, blog and FB posts -- they are really inspiring! I also find the 1860's fitting tips very helpful and am looking forward to making a muff." ~Laurel Hampton-Hunt

"I always learn so much from your blog and the newsletter. I admire what you have done with your site and business...You are very much appreciated and an inspiration." ~Tonya Clevenger

"I LOVE everything about your FB & blog! Thanks for all the time & effort you put into sharing with is all!" ~Sara Lynn Grindy

"just want to say I get buried in your wonderful website and don't come out for hours. You provide SO MUCH excellent information!" ~Lauren Elizabeth

"A BIG thank you to you Jennifer for your blog! I've been going through it the last couple of days, I have learned sooo much! Thanks to you, I finally decided to quit procrastinating, and start those seven ruffles to add to and finish my TV bustle petticoat. Press on!" ~CareyTea Rose

"Congratulations, Jennifer. I'm glad to see your class filling up. It doesn't surprise me! You are such a good instructor." ~Jocelynne Woolf

"Thank you for sare all your skills en great dresses, I apresiate it all the way from Nederlands. Thanks" ~Cati

"I especially loved the video tutorial on making the 1870 Bustle Skirt. I was given a pattern for one from a friend, but never figured out just exactly how they were done. Excellent tutorial!" ~Janet Westrup

"We, the members of the Genteel Ladies Outgoing Adventure Society wish to thank Jennifer Rosbrugh for her excellent blog post that gave us all the kick in the bustle we needed to start making the outfits of our dreams. Next up, the theater!" ~Margaret Rose

"Thanks Jennifer! Just what I needed to assist me with all the going’s on during the BiCentennial of the War of 1812 here in Canada! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your site! Keep up the FABULOUS work!" ~Sarah

"I just looked at your web site and all your beautiful dresses! You have inspired me to start sewing again, I'll start small. Maybe a muff. Thank you!" ~Debra Eaton

"Another fantastic and useful article. I cannot tell you how much my costuming has improved since I started reading your blog. You make such a difference!" ~Jocelynne Woolf

"I like to thank you for all the great article you always send out and the wealth of knowledge you are willing to share with us. I can imagine the amount of work you putting into it and I'm very greatful for it." ~Camar

"I love receiving your Historical Sewing newsletter and your website is a goldmine of information (and I love all the inspiration on pinterest too!)!" ~Melanie Thomas

"I adore your site and I have just received my first newsletter and the content is superb!" ~Leslie Dupont

"I also want to tell you that I love your site and your Facebook page. I appreciate so very much the supportive environment you've creating for the sharing of information and feelings. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!" ~Christina P.

"Because of you and your blog I now have the confidence to sew historical articles. Thanks for sharing and teaching your skills." ~Tricia B.

"I absolutely love your video on how to bustle a skirt... it explains it beautifully." ~Maryruth Monahan

"That is excellent advice about wearing a corset! It’s what I have been advising to fellow costumers and people I teach to make costumes, but it is very well written.... Congratulations on an excellent website, and information, for costumers." ~Lynne Cook

"oh this makes so much sense! I've had a bodice pattern where I made a simple camp dress and then tried to use it as tea dress with a little heavier fabric and bones and the dang thing wouldn't close! I was so frustrated because the camp dress fit fine. I just had an "ah ha" moment here lol thanks : )" ~Sally Ricker

"The blue dress I wore was my first Victorian. I now see many things to do differnt next time, and look forward to reading more of your posts and insights to help guide me along my newly begun historial sewing journey." ~Birda

"Thank you for all the panels you were on and for sharing your wonderful talent." ~Cindy Piselli

"I really appreciate you taking the time to give me advice. I love the tips I bought from you on Etsy." ~emily sloan

"Thank you for posting the bustling tutorial. That's always been a handful for me. You make it look so easy." ~Val LaBore

"Fabulous information. Love the website too!! Thank You." ~christopha1963 about the 1860s Fitting Tips Handbook on Etsy

"Nice to find a rather uncommon pattern. Lots of pictures to aid in understanding the steps. Thank you!" ~Bonyoula about the Faux Fur Muff PDF Pattern

"[The Regency class] was great fun! But more than that, it was informative beyond my expections. Jennifer brought clothing she has sewn for a real 'hands on' learning experience. She gave us good info on proper & period correct fabric choices & sewing techniques. Thank you Jennifer." ~Candy Murrietta

"[The class] was so fun! I wish I could borrow your brain for a few days!" ~Chelsea Bonilla

"thanks for the great into on 1860 dresses....very informative.." ~Fran Wilcox

"Love the newsletter" ~Roberta Schafer

"one word -- WOW! ok -- more words -- This looks very nice. Will visit often! Thank you!" ~Chantel McSkimming