A couple years ago when Lauren of Wearing History released this 1910s Camisole & Corset Cover pattern I immediately thought of what a cute modern top it would make. And then she made her own modern top to show off how versatile the pattern is. So it’s been on my sewing docket for a while. Lauren Read More...
Tag: 19-Teens
The 1913 Blue Floral Corset
My latest historical costuming project – the first completed in 2016 – is a long-line, late Edwardian corset. Yay for period correct undergarments for a good start to the proper silhouette!! I also made a c.1917 chemise. Here’s my review and how it went together. Read More...
The Big Scary World of a New Time Period
You keep coming back to it. Over and over. It draws you in with its delicious appearance as a moth to a gaslight flame at a Victorian ball. It calls to you; speaks your name. Torments your dreams…. Ruthless in its pursuit of your desire to make it come to life. That long ago fashion Read More...
Pattern Review: Truly Victorian Edwardian Undergarments
When Heather of Truly Victorian published her new Edwardian patterns in 2011, I knew it was time for me to move into the 20th Century. For some reason Edwardian clothes intimidate me. You’re probably thinking, “Yeah, but you sew all those detailed bustle dresses. How can a shirtwaist and skirt frighten you?” It does… despite Read More...