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History of the Sailor Suit, Part 2
The sailor suit finds its way full circle, back into the fashions, the sewing classes and the uniforms of the 20th century, completing the tale.
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Techniques for Victorian and Georgian clothing. This week, several types of box pleats, and then we'll step it up to discover ruching.
18th Century Women’s Dress 4
Katy finishes her walk through of women’s fashion in the second half of the 18th century. Anglaises, francaises, redingotes...
History of the Sailor Suit
The sailor suit was a ubiquitous part of the Victorian era. Emmalia explores its development and why it was so popular.
Frugal Fashion in the 19th Century
Four very different extant dresses highlight how a frugal approach to garment construction once informed sewing technique.
A Tale of Two Bicycle Bloomers
You can never have too many bicycle bloomers. Here's how to make a pair with a poofy leg, and another pair with a really poofy leg.
Basic Fabric Manipulation - Part II
Continue to refresh and strengthen your core fabric manipulation skills with gathered ruffles and pleating techniques.
18th Century Women’s Dress 3
A straightforward overview of the basic styles of women's dress that dominated the first half of the 18th century.
Beyond the Cloche 2
What are the key design hallmarks of an authentic 1920s hat, making it unique and special and setting it apart from later imitations?